Vanishing bile duct syndrome in a child with toxic epidermal necrolysis: An interplay of unbalanced immune regulatory mechanisms

Vanishing bile duct syndrome (VBDS) is a rare disorder and requires a liver biopsy for a diagnosis. The condition has not been reported in children with toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). The etiology of VBDS in our patient with TEN is most likely from drug hypersensitivity. A high index of suspicion...

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Main Authors: Wikrom Karnsakul, Thaschawee Arkachaisri, Kanit Atisook, Wanee Wisuthsarewong, Yudhtana Sattawatthamrong, Prapun Aanpreung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2006-04-01
Series:Annals of Hepatology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1665268119320290

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