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World J Clin Cases. Apr 6, 2023; 11(10): 2189-2200
Published online Apr 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i10.2189
Liver manifestations in COVID-19 patients: A review article
Mariana Helou, Janane Nasr, Nour El Osta, Elsy Jabbour, Rola Husni
Mariana Helou, Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Lebanese American University Medical Center, Lebanese American University School of Medicine, Beirut 1102-2801, Lebanon
Janane Nasr, Rola Husni, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Lebanese American University, School of Medicine, Beirut 1102-2801, Lebanon
Nour El Osta, Elsy Jabbour, Division of Emergency, Department of Internal Medicine, Lebanese American University, School of Medicine, Beirut 1102-2801, Lebanon
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Corresponding author: Rola Husni, MD, Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Lebanese American University, School of Medicine, Zahar Street, Beirut 1102-2801, Lebanon. roula.husni@lau.edu.lb
Received: December 27, 2022
Peer-review started: December 27, 2022
First decision: January 30, 2023
Revised: February 9, 2023
Accepted: March 10, 2023
Article in press: March 10, 2023
Published online: April 6, 2023
Core Tip

Core Tip: Coronavirus disease or coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is not only a respiratory illness but it can also affect the gastrointestinal system particularly the liver. Although the exact pathophysiology is unknown, more serious outcomes are seen when there is an underlying liver disease. Meticulous attention should be given to liver function in patients with COVID-19 infection.