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Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Anorexia nervosa (AN) is an eating disorder primarily affecting young women, often associated with abnormal liver function tests (LFTs).
  • While mild LFT abnormalities are common in AN, dramatic elevations and acute liver failure are rarely reported.

Observation:

  • This case study details a 32-year-old woman with severe anorexia experiencing significant increases in LFTs, leading to liver failure during extreme malnutrition.
  • The acute rise in liver enzymes was observed multiple times and attributed to ischemic hepatitis resulting from liver hypoperfusion.

Findings:

  • Severe malnutrition in anorexia nervosa can precipitate ischemic hepatitis and acute liver failure.
  • Prompt therapeutic intervention, including volume support and gradual nutritional rehabilitation, led to the normalization of LFTs in the reported case.

Implications:

  • Clinicians managing patients with severe AN must closely monitor hemodynamic status to anticipate potential liver complications.
  • Recognizing liver hypoperfusion as a cause of acute liver failure in AN is crucial for timely and effective management.
  • Early intervention with fluid resuscitation and nutritional support can reverse liver damage and improve outcomes in AN patients with liver failure.