Granulomatous Liver Disease - 26/04/12
Résumé |
Hepatic granulomata are not infrequently encountered in liver biopsy and often are associated with systemic disease. The clinical presentation varies with the particular systemic process. From a biochemical standpoint, the most common abnormalities are elevated serum alkaline phosphatase and γ-glutamyltransferase. The observation of granulomata in a liver biopsy specimen warrants workup to identify a possible cause. Clues may be obtained in the medical history, on physical examination, or with specialized blood testing or radiologic studies. Treatment involves therapy of the underlying cause of the disease associated with the development of the granulomatous hepatitis.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Hepatic granuloma, Sarcoidosis, Primary biliary cirrhosis, Medication hepatotoxicity, Alkaline phosphatase, GGT, Liver biopsy
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Vol 16 - N° 2
P. 387-396 - mai 2012 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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