Open AccessPosthepatectomy jaundice induced by paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria: A case report
Author(s) -
Hong-yin Liang,
Xiaodong Xie,
Guang-Xu Jing,
Meng Wang,
Yang Yu,
Jianfeng Cui
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
world journal of clinical cases
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.368
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 2307-8960
DOI - 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i32.10046
Subject(s) - medicine , jaundice , paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria , hemoglobinuria , complication , surgery , hemolytic anemia , gastroenterology , liver biopsy , hemolysis , biopsy
Jaundice is a major manifestation of posthepatectomy liver failure, a feared complication after hepatic resection. Herein, we report a case of posthepatectomy jaundice that was not caused by liver failure but by paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH)-induced hemolysis.