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ArticleCase reports in transplantation2026

Challenges in Diagnosing and Managing Hepatitis E in Transplant Recipients: A Case Report.

Ana Cristina Martins, Gonçalo Pimenta, André Mascarenhas, Rita Veríssimo, Sara Querido, André Weigert

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6 authors.

Ana Cristina MartinsNephrology Department, Unidade Local de Saúde de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2399-7362
Gonçalo PimentaNephrology Department, Unidade Local de Saúde de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7787-3457
André MascarenhasGastroenterology Department, Unidade Local de Saúde de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6424-6569
Rita VeríssimoNephrology Department, Unidade Local de Saúde de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7777-028X
Sara QueridoNephrology Department, Unidade Local de Saúde de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2325-1817
André WeigertNephrology Department, Unidade Local de Saúde de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9674-8862

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a common but often underdiagnosed cause of hepatitis in both the general population and transplant patients. Diagnosis is usually made by detecting IgM anti-HEV antibodies, with immunosuppressed individuals being at higher risk for chronic infection. We present the case of a 56-year-old man who developed asymptomatic liver cytolysis 4 months after a kidney transplant, with no significant physical findings or relevant epidemiological history. Abdominal ultrasound revealed hepatic steatosis. Drug-induced liver injury was suspected, prompting the discontinuation of potential causative agents. However, liver enzymes worsened asymptomatically after 2 weeks, prompting further medication adjustments. Testing for Hepatitis B and C, as well as IgM for

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Hepatitis Eimmunosuppressionkidney transplantliver cytolysis

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PMCPMC12895127

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