Abstract
We report the case of syncytial giant cell hepatitis in a 14 year old boy who had jaundice and flu-syndrome for one month predating the onset of hepatitis. This form of sporadic chronic liver disease is characterized by: the presence of syncytial giant cells; chronic damage of the portal tracts and bile ducts in the liver; responds well to corticosteroid treatment but not to interferon therapy and has a poor short-term prognosis.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 155-158 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | European Journal of Internal Medicine |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 1993 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)
- Internal Medicine