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Liver transplant for giant cell hepatitis with autoimmune haemolytic anaemia.

Authors :
Melendez HV
Rela M
Baker AJ
Ball C
Portmann B
Mieli-Vergani G
Heaton ND
Source :
Archives of disease in childhood [Arch Dis Child] 1997 Sep; Vol. 77 (3), pp. 249-51.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Giant cell hepatitis (CGH) with autoimmune haemolytic anaemia (AHA) is a distinct entity with an aggressive course. Immunosuppression may help early disease. A case is reported of a child with GCH and AHA with early disease recurrence after liver transplantation for end stage liver disease.

Subjects

Subjects :
Hepatitis complications
Hepatitis pathology
Humans
Infant
Male
Recurrence
Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune complications
Giant Cells pathology
Hepatitis surgery
Liver Transplantation

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1468-2044
Volume :
77
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Archives of disease in childhood
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9370907
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/adc.77.3.249
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