Recurrent Ascites Beyond the Usual Suspects: Uncovering an Overlooked Culprit.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2025
Abstract
Hepatic amyloidosis is a rare condition that leads to progressive liver dysfunction. Diagnosis is often challenging since clinical presentation may be highly varied and is dependent upon the extent of liver involvement, underlying etiology of amyloid deposition, as well as concomitant extrahepatic manifestations. Ascites, although uncommon, can be a presenting feature of hepatic amyloidosis and pose diagnostic challenges as it can occur in a variety of liver and nonliver-related conditions. Herein, we present a case of hepatic amyloidosis in a patient with recurrent ascites, emphasizing the importance of considering this condition in the differential diagnosis of individuals presenting with unexplained ascites.
Volume
2025
First Page
9961539
Last Page
9961539
ISSN
2090-6587
Published In/Presented At
Desai, B., Singh, H., Martorella, A., Kunkle, B., & Rangnekar, A. S. (2025). Recurrent Ascites Beyond the Usual Suspects: Uncovering an Overlooked Culprit. Case reports in hepatology, 2025, 9961539. https://doi.org/10.1155/crhe/9961539
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
40452774
Department(s)
Fellows and Residents
Document Type
Article