Concurrent hepatitis B and autoimmune hepatitis a rare presentation of acute liver failure: a case report

Authors

  • Sudhir Kumar Verma Department of Medicine, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Ajay Pratap Singh Department of Medicine, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Prachi Daga Department of Medicine, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Seetaram Singh Kulraj King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttarpradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20182138

Keywords:

Acute liver failure, Autoimmune hepatitis, Chronic hepatitis B

Abstract

Acute liver failure with concurrent Hepatitis b and autoimmune hepatitis is an extremely rare case. We report a 25 year female presenting to our emergency with fatigue and somnolence, distention of abdomen, jaundice, melena and increased hair loss leading to alopecia. Physical examination revealed jaundice, an enlarged liver, ascites and tenderness of upper right abdomen. Laboratory tests revealed an increased level, bilirubin, GGT, increased INR and prothrombin time with elevated IgG levels, and the presence of anti-smooth muscle antibodies, Anti-nuclear antibodies and HBV infection markers. The patient was diagnosed with liver failure resulting from chronic active hepatitis B with an autoimmune component. The treatment consisted of steroids, azathioprine, vitamin K, low-protein diet and lactulose enemas. After undergoing a molecular test (HBV DNA 3.23 × 10 IU/mL and HBeAg reactive), the treatment was modified by adding tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. After one month the patient was discharged in good clinical condition, with the recommendation of continued tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and prednisone. In subsequent follow-ups, no clinical deterioration or abnormal biochemical liver function test results were found.

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2018-05-22

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