Author/Authors :
Raviraj Kothakota , Sunil Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Kerala, India , Kumar Nair, Ajith Department of Medical Sciences - Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Kerala, India , Sasidharan, Madhu Department of Medical Sciences - Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Kerala, India , Kareem, Harish Department of Medical Sciences - Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Kerala, India , Kumar , Praveen Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Kerala, India , Kanala, Jagadeswarareddy Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences, Kerala, India
Abstract :
Hepatic involvement has been reported in 20-30% of patients with systemic sarcoidosis. However,
isolated liver involvement is rare. We report a case of cirrhosis with portal hypertension, diagnosed
as hepatic sarcoidosis based on high angiotensin-converting enzyme level and presence of multiple
non-caseating granulomas in liver histopathology. She improved clinically after treatment with steroid
and ursodeoxycholic acid.
Keywords :
Sarcoidosis , Hepatic sarcoid , Cirrhosis , Portal hypertension
