Biliary sepsis complication with congenital hepatic fibrosis: an unexpected outcome
Jiawei Sun,
Xiaoxiao Mi,
Xiaoying Ye
et al.
Abstract:Background
CHF (Congenital hepatic fibrosis) is a rare hereditary disease characterized by periportal fibrosis and ductal plate malformation. Little is known about the clinical presentations and outcome in CHF patients with an extraordinary complication with biliary sepsis.
Case summary
Our case described a 23-year-old female diagnosed as CHF combined with biliary sepsis. Her blood culture was positive for KP (Klebsiella pneumoniae), and with a hig… Show more
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