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Published on: June 26, 2020
[Acute hepatitis in a middle-aged woman]
Abstract:
In mild cases of hepatitis the patient may be completely symptomless or merely suffer from upper abdominal discomfort and lack of appetite, whereas in severe hepatitis the patient is seriously ill and may rapidly develop hepatic insufficiency requiring intensive care. The most common causative agents include hepatitis viruses A, B and C, alcohol and numerous pharmacologic agents. We describe acute hepatitis in a middle-aged, working woman, whose hepatic insufficiency led to thorough investigations in specialized care. Etiologic examinations necessitated a liver biopsy.
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