Affected individuals survive an average of less than one year without a liver transplant.
Possible factors in the pathogenesis include hepatitis B and C, chronic alcoholism, and dietary aflatoxin. The monthly series of lectures has been sponsored by the School of Medicine's Dean s Office for nearly 15 years. Although he sponsors the series, puts together each year s roster of speakers, and personally attends nearly every lecture, Debas has never participated as a speaker. Also visit UCSF Today , UCSF's electronic daily. All Rights Reserved.