title: [Hepatitis type A with atypical course].
abstract: Hepatitis A virus infection is usually asymptomatic in children. Classic symptomatic forms and atypical clinical manifestations are known. We report a paediatric case of hepatitis A with marked cholestasis, treated with steroids, and with an unusual prolonged course.
authors.affiliation: Clinica Pediatrica De Marchi, Fondazione Policlinico, Mangiagalli e Regina Elena, Università degli Studi di Milano.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fuoti
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pinotti
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Villa
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Miceli
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Celano
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Amoruso
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Carnelli
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Nebbia
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002779:Cholestasis / Q000209:etiology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006506:Hepatitis A / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011241:Prednisone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D011241:Prednisone