Open AccessAcute liver failure as a rare initial manifestation of peripheral T-cell lymphoma
Author(s) -
Margaret B. Davis,
Nikroo Hashemi
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
world journal of hepatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.913
H-Index - 55
ISSN - 1948-5182
DOI - 10.4254/wjh.v2.i10.384
Subject(s) - medicine , lymphoma , disease , infiltration (hvac) , liver failure , peripheral t cell lymphoma , peripheral , rare disease , pathology , intensive care medicine , t cell , immunology , immune system , physics , thermodynamics
Acute liver failure (ALF) is an uncommon disease in the United States, affecting more than 2 000 people each year. Of all the various causes, malignant infiltration is one of the least well known and carries with it a high mortality. We describe a case of ALF as the presenting manifestation of peripheral T-cell lymphoma in an elderly woman. By reporting this case, we hope to increase early recognition of this disease process in order to potentially improve treatment outcomes.