Fulminant Wilson’s Disease Managed with Plasmapheresis as a Bridge to Liver Transplant
Joint Authors
Hilal, Talal
Morehead, R. Scott
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-09-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
New-onset jaundice can be a manifestation of multiple pathologic processes including hemolysis, parenchymal liver disease, and cholestasis; the differential diagnosis is broad and requires a systematic approach.
We report a case of a patient who presented with jaundice after starting minocycline for the treatment of acne vulgaris and rapidly developed fulminant liver failure found to be due to Wilson’s disease.
She also manifested severe Coomb’s negative hemolytic anemia and renal failure secondary to hepatorenal syndrome.
As a bridge to liver transplant, she was successfully treated with plasmapheresis to decrease serum copper in addition to hemodialysis for acidosis and hyperkalemia.
She was able to receive a liver and made a full recovery.
The case highlights the use of plasmapheresis as an adjunctive treatment modality in cases of fulminant liver failure due to Wilson’s disease.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hilal, Talal& Morehead, R. Scott. 2014. Fulminant Wilson’s Disease Managed with Plasmapheresis as a Bridge to Liver Transplant. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017244
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hilal, Talal& Morehead, R. Scott. Fulminant Wilson’s Disease Managed with Plasmapheresis as a Bridge to Liver Transplant. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017244
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hilal, Talal& Morehead, R. Scott. Fulminant Wilson’s Disease Managed with Plasmapheresis as a Bridge to Liver Transplant. Case Reports in Medicine. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017244
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1017244