PubMed ID:
24464209
Public Release Type:
Journal
Publication Year: 2014
Affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Health System, 3912 Taubman Center, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, SPC 5362, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-0362, USA.
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10620-014-3029-2
Authors:
Fontana RJ,
Lee WM,
Appelman H,
Mellinger JL,
Nadig SN,
Naugler WE,
Rossaro L
Studies:
Acute Liver Failure Study Group: Adult Acute Liver Failure Study
Acute liver failure (ALF) is a rare clinical syndrome associated with a high case fatality rate. Asymptomatic primary infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is common in the general population while acute hepatitis and jaundice are much less common and ALF has been rarely reported. We reviewed the presenting features as well as clinical outcomes amongst consecutive adults with EBV-related ALF.