Hepatopulmonary syndrome, an unusual cause of hypoxemia.
Indian J Pediatr
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2007 Dec; 74(12): 1127-9
Article
in English
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| ID: sea-84085
ABSTRACT
A six-year-old boy presented with cough, cyanosis and clubbing. Investigations revealed hypoxia (PaO2 53 mm Hg on room air) which was only partially correctable (PaO2 73 mm Hg) with 100% oxygen administered through a non re breathing face mask. Liver function tests showed elevated total bilirubin, and transaminases, liver biopsy confirmed chronic hepatitis and endoscopy showed grade three varices. A contrast enhanced echocardiography (bubble study) revealed pulmonary arterio-venous communication. A diagnosis of hepatopulmonary syndrome was made based on the triad of hypoxemia, liver disease and intra pulmonary vascular communications.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Severity of Illness Index
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Humans
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Male
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Child
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Follow-Up Studies
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Risk Assessment
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Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
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Hypoxia
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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