Hepatorenal syndrome in association with alcoholic hepatitis and Zieve’s syndrome

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/anales.v83i3.23106

Keywords:

Hepatorenal Syndrome, Alcoholic Hepatitis, Hemolytic Anemia, Alcohol-Induced Disorders

Abstract

Alcoholic liver disease has a broad spectrum of diseases, including alcoholic hepatitis, which in its severe forms can lead to hepatorenal syndrome. Anemia is common in alcoholic patients, but a hemolytic anemia in association with hyperlipidemia and jaundice is recognized as Zieve’s syndrome. A 42 year old man with heavy alcohol consumption was admitted for jaundice and abdominal pain. During his evolution, he presented progressive azotemia and hemolytic anemia. The diagnosis of hepatorenal syndrome associated with alcoholic hepatitis was made, as well as a Zieve’s syndrome. He was treated with corticosteroid therapy and the combination of albumin and norepinephrine, in addition to alcohol withdrawal, with favorable results.

Author Biographies

  • Luis Carrasco, Hospital Nacional Arzobispo Loayza. Lima, Peru

    Médico internista.

  • Juan Rojas, Hospital Nacional Arzobispo Loayza. Lima, Peru

    Médico internista.

  • Juliana Zavala, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. Lima, Peru

    Médico cirujana.

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2022-08-12

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Reporte de Casos

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Carrasco L, Rojas J, Zavala J. Hepatorenal syndrome in association with alcoholic hepatitis and Zieve’s syndrome. An Fac med [Internet]. 2022 Aug. 12 [cited 2024 Jul. 17];83(3):235-8. Available from: https://revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/anales/article/view/23106