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Diffuse hepatic fibrosis in congenital cytomegalovirus infection

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Abstract

Liver dysfunction in congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is common but usually self-limited. We describe a patient with congenital CMV infection that resulted in diffuse (noncirrhotic) hepatic fibrosis and liver failure. Morphologic patterns of liver disease in congenital CMV are briefly discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)489-491
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Volume5
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1986

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Gastroenterology

Keywords

  • Congenital cytomegalovirus infection
  • Diffuse hepatic fibrosis
  • Liver failure

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