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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 28, 2007; 13(4): 637-638
Published online Jan 28, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i4.637
Published online Jan 28, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i4.637
Table 1 Abnormal blood tests in patient
| 1 | Ferritin 2438 (25-400) |
| 2 | Bilirubin 50 (0-30) |
| 3 | ALT 254 (0-30) |
| 4 | ALP 677 |
| 5 | Gamma GT 817 |
| 6 | CRP 21 (0-8) |
| 7 | IgM 3.73 (0.5-2) |
| 8 | Anti EBV nuclear IgG detected |
| 9 | Anti EBV capsid antigen IgM and IgG detected |
| 10 | Atypical lymphocytes |
Table 2 Gastrointestinal manifestations of EBV infection
| 1 | Asymptomatic deranged LFTs |
| 2 | Viral hepatitis, usually self limiting |
| 3 | Fulminant hepatitis |
| 4 | Cholestasis |
| 5 | Auto-immune haemolysis causing jaundice |
| 6 | Splenomegaly |
| 7 | Splenic rupture (rare) |
- Citation: Thoufeeq MH, Ali Khan SL, Jain SK, Al-Shakerchi H, Hussain M. A case of acute infectious mononucleosis presenting with very high ferritin. World J Gastroenterol 2007; 13(4): 637-638
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v13/i4/637.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v13.i4.637