A case report of full recovery from severe cerebral edema secondary to acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity in a 13 year old girl
Abstract Background Acetaminophen is a common cause of acute liver failure in pediatrics. Cerebral edema is a significant complication of acute hepatic failure and is associated with increased mortality. Case presentation We present a case of a 13 -year old girl with severe cerebral edema secondary...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Pediatrics |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-018-1233-5 |