Abstract:Introduction: Cryoglobulinemic vasculitis (CV) is caused by cryoglobulins that bind to polyclonal IgG and can damage multiple organ systems. It is associated with active hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections and the primary therapy is usually treatment of the underlying HCV. We present a rare case of CV occurring in a post-liver transplant (LT) patient who was treated for HCV with sustained virologic response (SVR) for more than 6 years. Case Description/Methods: A 67-year-old with history of HCV cirrhosis and he… Show more
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