Diffuse Malignant Infiltration of the Liver Manifesting As a Case of Acute Liver Failure

Overview

Journal Nat Clin Pract Gastroenterol Hepatol

Specialty Gastroenterology

Date 2008 Jun 4

PMID 18521114

Citations 9

Authors

Jeffrey Gilbert

Heather Rutledge

Alvaro Koch

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Abstract

Background: A 54-year-old male with a history of coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus and 120 pack years of tobacco abuse presented to the emergency room with right upper quadrant abdominal pain, decreased appetite and dark urine.

Investigations: Laboratory investigations, chest radiograph, portal duplex, CT of the abdomen and pelvis, liver serologies and autopsy.

Diagnosis: Fulminant hepatic failure secondary to metastatic small-cell lung carcinoma.

Management: Supportive care.

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