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World J Hepatol. Oct 27, 2010; 2(10): 384-386
Published online Oct 27, 2010. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v2.i10.384
Published online Oct 27, 2010. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v2.i10.384
Acute liver failure as a rare initial manifestation of peripheral T-cell lymphoma
Michael L Davis, Nikroo Hashemi, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, PA 19141, United States
Author contributions: Davis ML was the fellow and Hashemi N was the attending physician involved with the case; and both authors contributed to the writing, editing, and formatting of the case report.
Correspondence to: Michael L Davis, DO, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, PA 19141, United States. davisml@einstein.edu
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Received: July 19, 2010
Revised: September 4, 2010
Accepted: September 11, 2010
Published online: October 27, 2010
Revised: September 4, 2010
Accepted: September 11, 2010
Published online: October 27, 2010
Abstract
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.
Keywords: Acute liver failure; Peripheral T-cell lymphoma