ACUTE VIRAL HEPATITIS FOLLOWED BY PROLONGED CHOLESTASIS

Krunal Rana, Shashi Sharma, Ankit Agarwal, Jyoti Gulati, Kirtika Balhara

Abstract


This article discusses a rare case of Hepatitis A progressing to prolonged cholestasis in a 14-year-old. Despite conventional treatment, persistent symptoms led to the introduction of oral prednisolone, resulting in a rapid reduction of bilirubin levels and relief from pruritus. The patient completed an eight-week steroid course, leading to the normalization of bilirubin within seven weeks post-discharge. This case underscores the infrequent complication of prolonged cholestasis in Hepatitis A and suggests oral corticosteroids as a potential effective intervention, offering insights into the management of resistant cases


Keywords


Hepatitis A , Prolonged Cholestasis , Oral Corticosteroids , Pediatric Liver Disease

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