Pediatric Acute Liver Failure in Sickle Cell Disease

Introduction: Sickle cell intrahepatic cholestasis (SCIC) is one of the rarest and the most severe acute hepatic manifestations of sickle cell disease (SCD) and it can rapidly progress to acute liver failure. It is associated with a high mortality rate, demanding prompt recognition and management. C...

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Main Authors: Luís Rodrigues, Sofia Almeida, Catarina Salgado, Cristina Gonçalves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2021-04-01
Series:GE: Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology
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Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/515469