METHODS: We examined the UNOS database and identified patients with oral and oropharyngeal
malignancy who underwent LT between 1988 and 2016. Patients greater than 18 years of age were
included. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis and log-rank tests were performed.
RESULTS: In the UNOS database, survival data regarding 142,488 patients was available and the
cause of death was identified in 14,533 LT recipients.83 patients had oral and oropharyngeal ma-
lignancy. 23 patients had cancer of the tongue and floor of the mouth. Mean age 55 years (SD 6 8),
mean BMI 26 (SD 6 4), males were 74%, white 83%. 49 patients had tonsillar and oropharyngeal
cancer. Mean age 54 years (SD 6 7), mean BMI 25 (SD 6 4), males were 86%, white 80%. 11 patients
had oral and palate cancer. Mean age 56 years (SD 6 6), mean BMI 26 (SD 6 5), males were 55%,
white 100%. Compared to all LT indications, those who developed oral and oropharyngeal malig-
nancy were more likely to have alcoholic liver disease (P , 0.001). The mean patient survival time in
the study population ranged between 5 and 7.5 years. However, patient survival was significantly
lower among patients who developed oral and oropharyngeal malignancy compared to other LT
recipients (Log-rank test, P , 0.001) (Figure 1).
CONCLUSION: Analysis of the UNOS database showed that oral and oropharyngeal malignancy is
more common among male recipients with a history of alcoholic liver disease. Better outcomes
should be expected if such patients were diagnosed earlier, prolonging their life expectancy. Having
a history of heavy alcohol use should raise awareness among dentists, gastroenterologists and
transplant physicians regarding the increased risk of oral cancers after LT.
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Non-Invasive Predictors of Moderate-Large Esophageal Varices in Compensated Cirrhotic
Patients
Irsan Hasan, MD, PhD
1
, Andri S. Sulaiman, MD, PhD
1
, Chyntia O. Jasirwan, MD, PhD
1
,
Imelda M. Loho, MD
2
, Steven Zulkifly, MD
1
, Jordan Sardjan, MD
1
, Anugrah D. Handayu
1
.
1
Universitas Indonesia, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National General Hospital, Central Jakarta, Jakarta
Raya, Indonesia;
2
Dharmais Hospital, Indonesian National Cancer Center, West Jakarta, Jakarta
Raya, Indonesia.
INTRODUCTION: Esophageal variceal hemorrhage (EVH) is a severe complication of liver cir-
rhosis with a high mortality rate. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) screening to detect esopha-
geal varices (EV) is currently recommended for all newly diagnosed cirrhotic patients. However,
many patients who undergo EGD do not have varices, especially in compensated cirrhotic patients.
Furthermore, EGD is an expensive and invasive procedure. The aim of the study is to identify a non-
invasive and low-cost scoring system that could predict the presence of moderate–large EV in
compensated cirrhotic patients.
METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in newly diagnosed patients with non-Child-
Pugh (CP) C liver cirrhosis, without a history of variceal bleeding. Demographic, clinical, bio-
chemical, and ultrasonographic parameters will be recorded. Presence and degree of esophageal
varices will be determined during EGD. In order to identify independent predictors for the presence
of esophageal varices, univariate and multivariate logistic regression will be analyzed.
RESULTS: EV was found in 47 from 80 patients (58.8%) that were enrolled in this study. Of 47
patients, moderate-large varices was detected in 20/34 (58.8%) and 12/13 (92.3%) patients with CP-A
and CP-B class, respectively. In univariate analysis, low platelet count (#100 000/mL), increased
bipolar spleen diameter ($135 mm), and platelet count/bipolar spleen diameter ratio # 847 were
associated with the presence of moderate-large EV. Only platelet count/bipolar spleen diameter ratio
was associated in multivariate analysis. The AUC, sensitivity and specificity of platelet count/bipolar
spleen diameter ratio # 847 is 0.77, 90.6% and 58.3%, respectively.
CONCLUSION: Low platelet count is commonly found in liver cirrhotic patients and easily
obtained in resource-limited setting. The enlarged spleen is often observed in patients with liver
cirrhosis and associated with a higher risk of complications. The ratio of low platelet count/spleen
bipolar diameter has been used to predict the presence of EV in cirrhotic patients, however, the
previous studies included the patients with compensated and decompensated cirrhosis. For the
implementation in daily clinical practice with resource-limited setting, a patient with compensated
liver cirrhosis and platelet count/bipolar spleen diameter ratio # 847 is highly recommended to
undergo EGD screening procedure.
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Racial Difference in the Clinical Features of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
He Qiu, MD, MBA
1
, Michelle Shi, MD
1
, May Kyaw, BS
1
, Gwyneth Sultan
1
, Tai-Ping Lee, MD
2
.
1
Hofstra / Northwell School of Medicine, Manhasset, NY;
2
Hofstra / Northwell School of Medicine,
Sandra Atlas Bass Center for Liver Diseases, Manhasset, NY.
[985] Table 1. Demographics and Clinical Data of Patient with NAFLD in Difference Race
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