An unusual presentation of perinatally transmitted hepatitis C.

Mohan, P; Chandra, R S; Kleiner, D E; Luban, N L C · Arch Dis Child · 2003

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.

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