Portal hypertension and acute liver failure as uncommon manifestations of primary amyloidosis

Portal hypertension and acute liver failure as uncommon manifestations of primary amyloidosis

Hepatic involvement in primary amyloidosis is an infrequent challenge to the hepatologist. Although usually asymptomatic, amyloidosis may have unusual manifestations. Liver biopsy is an important diagnostic tool for this condition. Herein, we report three cases of portal hypertension related to prim...

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Main Authors: Blanca Norero, Rosa María Pérez-Ayuso, Ignacio Duarte, Pablo Ramirez, Alejandro Soza, Marco Arrese, Carlos Benítez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-01-01
Series:Annals of Hepatology
Subjects:
Amyloid
Liver
Fulminant hepatitis
Multiple myeloma
Hepatic failure
Organ involvement
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1665268119309160

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