Liver Failure with Marked Hyperferritinemia: ‘Ironing Out’ the Diagnosis
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) may manifest as neonatal liver failure characterized by hepatosplenomegaly, profound coagulopathy, ascites and hyperbilirubinemia. Marked hyperferritinemia may be present in these patients, mimicking perinatal hemochromatosis. Tissue specimens are critical in...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2001-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2001/651470 |
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