Chronic Elevation of Liver Enzymes in Acute Intermittent Porphyria Initially Misdiagnosed as Autoimmune Hepatitis
Joint Authors
Gómez Morales, L.
García-Morillo, S.
González Estrada, A.
Stiefel García-Junco, P.
Source
International Journal of Hepatology
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-01-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Autoimmune hepatitis is a disease characterized by an elevation of liver enzymes, as well as specific autoantibodies.
It is more common in women than men.
We describe a 32-year-old woman with elevated transaminases, autoantibodies, and a liver biopsy result suggestive of autoimmune hepatitis.
The indicated treatment was administered without showing a satisfactory response.
The patient had a family history of acute intermittent porphyria (AIP) so we decided to begin treatment with hematin, achieving a complete remission of the symptoms.
Acute intermittent porphyria is a rare condition characterized by neurovisceral symptoms, abdominal pain being the most common of them.
The disease has a higher prevalence among young women and certain European countries such as Sweden, Great Britain, and Spain.
A correct diagnosis and prompt treatment are essential because patients affected by AIP must have a strict followup due to the fatal outcome of the outbreaks.
American Psychological Association (APA)
González Estrada, A.& García-Morillo, S.& Gómez Morales, L.& Stiefel García-Junco, P.. 2011. Chronic Elevation of Liver Enzymes in Acute Intermittent Porphyria Initially Misdiagnosed as Autoimmune Hepatitis. International Journal of Hepatology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
González Estrada, A.…[et al.]. Chronic Elevation of Liver Enzymes in Acute Intermittent Porphyria Initially Misdiagnosed as Autoimmune Hepatitis. International Journal of Hepatology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
González Estrada, A.& García-Morillo, S.& Gómez Morales, L.& Stiefel García-Junco, P.. Chronic Elevation of Liver Enzymes in Acute Intermittent Porphyria Initially Misdiagnosed as Autoimmune Hepatitis. International Journal of Hepatology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-468502