Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10172148 | Respiratory Investigation | 2013 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Fulminant hepatic failure (FHF) is defined as a liver disease that causes encephalopathy within 8 weeks of onset in the absence of pre-existing liver disease. Although liver metastases are commonly found in cancer patients, FHF secondary to diffuse liver infiltration is rare. Here, we report the rare autopsy cases of patients with small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC) and secondary FHF. These patients presented with remarkable hepatomegaly and a near complete replacement of the liver parenchyma with metastatic tumor. Neoplastic involvement of the liver should be considered in the differential diagnosis of FHF.
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Authors
Kazuhide Sato, Yoshihiro Takeyama, Taku Tanaka, Yasutaka Fukui, Hideo Gonda, Ryujiro Suzuki,