An unusual presentation of perinatally transmitted hepatitis C.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A unique presentation of perinatally acquired hepatitis C (HCV) with acute jaundice and chronic aggressive liver disease in a previously asymptomatic preadolescent is described. The difficulties in establishing the diagnosis and the importance of confirmatory testing for HCV in cryptogenic liver disease are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Hepatitis C
- Pregnancy Complications, Infectious