2015
DOI: 10.1155/2015/186718
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An Unusual Occurrence of Hepatic Granulomas and Secondary Sitosterolemia in Turner Syndrome

Abstract: Although abnormal liver function tests occur in 50–80% of cases with Turner syndrome, there are no previous reports of overt hepatic disease or hepatic granulomas associated with Turner's syndrome. We report three cases of Turner syndrome associated with hepatic granulomas with a wide range of liver dysfunction. Of the three patients, first patient underwent liver transplantation; second patient remained stable on immunosuppressants; and third patient died from complications of decompensated liver cirrhosis as… Show more

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“…The previous literature has rarely reported a link between TS and the presence of a granulomatous process 8 , 20 , suggesting that this could be attributed to the autoimmune disorders frequently observed in individuals with TS. Our patient has hypothyroidism, which is of autoimmune nature.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…The previous literature has rarely reported a link between TS and the presence of a granulomatous process 8 , 20 , suggesting that this could be attributed to the autoimmune disorders frequently observed in individuals with TS. Our patient has hypothyroidism, which is of autoimmune nature.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Hepatic granulomas are relatively common in liver samples, associated with a variety of systemic conditions, or may be an incidental finding on an otherwise normal liver biopsy 7 . There is only one report of the association of TS with hepatic granulomas 8 . Here, we describe a case of TS associated with hepatic granulomas and the effects of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) treatment on liver tests.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Although hepatic involvement is seen in the cases in sarcoidosis, clinical symptoms and impairment of the hepatic function are not common (10,11) . Corticosteroids (e.g.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%