| Literature DB >> 28221265 |
Nathan Menaker1, Katharine Halligan, Natasha Shur, John Paige, Matthew Hickling, Anne Nepo, Lauren Weintraub.
Abstract
This case report details a unique case of acute, reversible liver failure in a 12-year-old male with sickle cell anemia on chronic transfusion protocol and deferasirox chelation. There is substantial literature documenting deferasirox-induced renal injury, including Fanconi syndrome, but less documentation of hepatic toxicity and few reports of hepatic failure. The case highlights the importance of close monitoring of ferritin, bilirubin, and transaminases for patients on deferasirox.Entities:
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28221265 DOI: 10.1097/MPH.0000000000000786
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Pediatr Hematol Oncol ISSN: 1077-4114 Impact factor: 1.289