Turk J Gastroenterol
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Turk J Gastroenterol · Jun 2007
Case ReportsAcute hepatitis induced by Epstein-Barr virus infection: a case report.
Epstein-Barr virus is a causative agent of infectious mononucleosis syndrome, which is commonly seen in young adults and characterized by fever, sore throat and lymphadenopathy. In adults, Epstein-Barr virus infection can cause liver function test abnormalities without pharyngitis or lymphadenopathy. Liver involvement usually causes mild elevation of transaminases and this abnormality resolves spontaneously. ⋯ Acute hepatitis with icterus is a rare clinical manifestation in primary Epstein-Barr virus infection. Especially in older patients, Epstein-Barr virus infection can cause cholestasis; the diagnosis can be established by elimination of extrahepatic biliary obstruction. Here we report an acute hepatitis in a patient who presented with icterus and was diagnosed as acute Epstein-Barr virus infection.