2021, Number 3
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Med Crit 2021; 35 (3)
Fisher-Evans syndrome associated to acute pancreatitis
Domínguez-Pérez R, Arrazola-García FV
Language: Spanish
References: 7
Page: 154-156
PDF size: 175.15 Kb.
ABSTRACT
During his hospital stay, he received steroid treatment; intravenous methylprednisolone for three days, oral prednisone (1 mg/kg/day) and human immunoglobulin (0.4 g/kg/day) for five days.
Results: He presented clinical improvement, with resolution of anemia and thrombocytopenia. It was evaluated by the nephrology service; who established management with hemodialysis and performed renal biopsy with a report of interstitial tubular necrosis.
Conclusion: Early detection of this syndrome and timely management had a great impact on the clinical evolution of the patient. He was graduated from home and received follow-up by the nephrology and hematology services by external.
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