Schistosomal Hepatic Fibrosis and Vitamin A Deficiency in a Seven-year Old Child: A Case Report.

Authors

  • Yakubu AM
  • Abdurrahman MB
  • Szudek EA.

Abstract

Summary: A case of schistosomal hepatic fibrosis and hypovitaminosis A in a 7-year old child is reported. The hypovitaminosis was treated with Vitamin A with partial success. The patient however, died from hepatic failure, eight months after the initial hospitalisation. 

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Published

2024-05-30

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (1982): Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics

Section

CASE REPORTS

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Schistosomal Hepatic Fibrosis and Vitamin A Deficiency in a Seven-year Old Child: A Case Report. (2024). NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS, 9(2), 63-65. https://www.njpaediatrics.com/index.php/njp/article/view/968