| Spontaneous liver rupture in hypereosinophilic syndrome: a rare but fatal complication. | |
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PMID: 19998514 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We report a rare case of spontaneous liver rupture in a patient with hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES), of which the diagnosis was delayed, resulting in a fatal outcome. The diagnostic criteria and treatment of HES with hepatic involvement were reviewed. The possible cause of spontaneous liver rupture in HES and its management were also discussed. To our knowledge, this is the first case report of spontaneous liver rupture in HES. We emphasized the need of a high index of suspicion in diagnosing HES, so that early treatment could be initiated. |
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Authors:
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Yue-Sun Cheung; Shun Wong; Philip Koon-Ngai Lam; Kit-Fai Lee; John Wong; Paul Bo-San Lai |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: World journal of gastroenterology : WJG Volume: 15 ISSN: 1007-9327 ISO Abbreviation: World J. Gastroenterol. Publication Date: 2009 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-12-09 Completed Date: 2010-02-05 Revised Date: 2010-09-27 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100883448 Medline TA: World J Gastroenterol Country: China |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 5875-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. |
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Fatal Outcome Humans Hypereosinophilic Syndrome* / complications, diagnosis, pathology Liver / pathology* Male Middle Aged Rupture, Spontaneous* / diagnosis, etiology, mortality |
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