Acute Yellow Atrophy of the Liver

A Case of Acute Yellow Atrophy of the Liver

The Chemistry of the Liver in Chloroform Necrosis (delayed Chloroform Poisoning)

Recently I reported the results of a complete analysis of a liver exhibiting the typical conditions of acute yellow atrophy,’ and while engaged in this analysis had the good fortune, through the kindness of Dr. F. S. Tufts, to perform an autopsy upon the body of a young man who had died a few hours before from the condition of acute necrosis of the liver that occasionally follows the administra...

Acute Yellow Atrophy of the Liver

of the tide than to anything else, I did so through the early days of August last. I was face to face with a patient suffering from what I feel I am quite justified in diagnosing as acute yellow atrophy of the liver. This opinion will doubtless direct my reader's attention to text-books and authorities upon this most important and enticing subject, and in conjunction with the descriptions of th...

Clinical Manifestations of Acute Hemolysis in Children with Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency in Fars Province, Iran

Background: Absence or deficiency in Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) enzyme in patients with G6PD deficiency presents with a wide spectrum of symptoms. This study evaluates the clinical features of acute hemolysis in children with G6PD deficiency. Materials and Methods: Seventy G6PD deficient children younger than 18 years old were included in this cross sectional study in Dastgheib H...

Cerebral Malaria in Pregnancy Simulating Acute Yellow Atrophy of the Liver

Condition on admission.?Patient deeply jaundiced, drowsy and restless. Puffiness of hands, face and feet. Rash pale pink, fine and slightly raised on face and neck. Pupils normal?reaction sluggish?no photophobia. No haemorrhages. Tongue coated, dry, tremulous and deep yellow. Abdomen?liver 1^ inches and spleen 1 inch below costal margin. Circulating system?heart normal?pulse 98, volume fair. Bl...