Cryoglobulinemia in hepatitis C virus infection
Revue Marocaine de Medecine et Sante. 2005; 22 (2): 30-32
in French
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ABSTRACT
Various extrahepatic manifestations are described during infection by hepatitis C virus [HCV]. They are essentially represented by cryoglobulinemia. We report a case of cryoglobulinemia associated with chronic hepatitis C. A 62 years old woman was hospitalised due to members purpura, associated with peripheral neuropathy localised in lower members. A biologic check-up showed a moderate hepatic cytolysis. A mixed cryoglobulin of type II has been found. Test for antibodies to HCV in serum was positive. HCV RNA was detectable in serum with a low content. The genotype was 2a/2c. Liver biopsy showed active hepatitis. The check-up before the treatment was normal, as well as the renal function. The treatment consisted of the combination of interferon plus ribavirin for 6 months
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Ribavirin
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Interferons
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Hepacivirus
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Hepatitis C, Chronic
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
French
Journal:
Rev. Marocaine Med. Sante
Year:
2005
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