A case of recurrent liver failure during febrile episode

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Case Report

Author Details : Renu Sundaresan

Volume : 8, Issue : 1, Year : 2022

Article Page : 42-45

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijmpo.2022.010

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Abstract

Infantile liver failure syndrome 2 is a rare autosomal recessive genetic condition which manifests as recurrent acute liver failure episodes triggered by febrile illness. Clinical exome test which showed a homozygous sequence variant in the NBAS gene. The liver enzymes totally deranged during a febrile episopde and may make a complete recovery with conservative treatment like antipyretic therapy and other supportive measures.

Keywords: Acute Liver Failure, Infantile Liver Failure Syndrome 2, Fever, NBAS Gene

How to cite : Sundaresan R, A case of recurrent liver failure during febrile episode. IP Int J Med Paediatr Oncol 2022;8(1):42-45

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