Acute liver failure associated with a prolonged course of acetaminophen at recommended dosages in paediatric age

Acetaminophen is considered as a safe analgesic and antipyretic drug in paediatric age. The main problem in the use of acetaminophen is acute liver failure after an overdose or an acute intoxication. We report a case of fulminant liver failure and spontaneous recovery in a patient treated with a pro...

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Published inLa Pediatria medica e chirurgica Vol. 30; no. 6; p. 302
Main Authors Gentili, A, Latrofa, M E, Giuntoli, L, Melchionda, F, Pession, A, Lima, M, Baroncini, S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Italy 01.11.2008
Subjects
Acetaminophen - administration & dosage
Acetaminophen - adverse effects
Age Factors
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Infant
Liver Failure, Acute - chemically induced
Liver Failure, Acute - diagnosis
Liver Failure, Acute - therapy
Nephrectomy
Postoperative Care
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome
Wilms Tumor - surgery
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Summary:Acetaminophen is considered as a safe analgesic and antipyretic drug in paediatric age. The main problem in the use of acetaminophen is acute liver failure after an overdose or an acute intoxication. We report a case of fulminant liver failure and spontaneous recovery in a patient treated with a prolonged course of acetaminophen at recommended dosages.
ISSN:0391-5387