| Literature DB >> 30472392 |
Amey Sonavane1, Sanjiv Saigal2.
Abstract
Graft versus Host Disease (GVHD) after orthotopic liver transplant (OLT), although rare, carries >80% mortality. Early diagnosis, prompt treatment, and aggressive supportive care are imperative to potentially reverse this otherwise fatal ailment. We describe a case of severe diarrhoea post living donor OLT who was diagnosed with acute GVHD. Addition of oral budesonide therapy to systemic corticosteroid therapy controlled the symptoms of diarrhoea.Entities:
Year: 2018 PMID: 30472392 DOI: 10.1016/j.trim.2018.11.004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Transpl Immunol ISSN: 0966-3274 Impact factor: 1.708