AIM: We report a case of fulminant hepatitis and glomerulonephritis by Hepatitis A virus infection. METHODS: We observed the patient's clinical course and analyzed his data retrospectively. RESULTS: The three-year-old boy presented with features of acute renal failure and stage 2 hepatic encephalopathy. Renal biopsy showed diffuse mesangioproliferative glomerulonephritis with immunoglobulin M and complement 3 deposition. After receiving supportive treatment for over 6 weeks, the hepatic and renal function became normal. Renal biopsy after 3 months was normal. CONCLUSION: Acute renal failure is a rare complication of Hepatitis A virus infection. Physicians should be aware of the potential renal involvement of Hepatitis A virus infection as the prognosis is not always favourable.
AIM: We report a case of fulminant hepatitis and glomerulonephritis by Hepatitis A virus infection. METHODS: We observed the patient's clinical course and analyzed his data retrospectively. RESULTS: The three-year-old boy presented with features of acute renal failure and stage 2 hepatic encephalopathy. Renal biopsy showed diffuse mesangioproliferative glomerulonephritis with immunoglobulin M and complement 3 deposition. After receiving supportive treatment for over 6 weeks, the hepatic and renal function became normal. Renal biopsy after 3 months was normal. CONCLUSION:Acute renal failure is a rare complication of Hepatitis A virus infection. Physicians should be aware of the potential renal involvement of Hepatitis A virus infection as the prognosis is not always favourable.
Authors: Nathalie H Urrunaga; Laurence S Magder; Matthew R Weir; Don C Rockey; Ayse L Mindikoglu Journal: Dig Dis Sci Date: 2015-09-19 Impact factor: 3.199
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