Liver Transplantation in an Adult with Citrullinaemia Type 2
2011
Liver Transplantation in an Adult with Citrullinaemia Type 2
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Tan Hui-Hui, Chow Wan-Cheng, Lim Kiat-Hon, Wan Wei-Keat, Chung Alexander Y. F., Cheow Peng-Chung, Tan Chee-Kiat
Primary Institution: Singapore General Hospital
Hypothesis
What is the outcome of liver transplantation in a patient with citrullinaemia Type 2?
Conclusion
The patient recovered well after liver transplantation, with normalized ammonia levels and no further episodes of encephalopathy.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient's ammonia levels normalized less than 2 weeks after liver transplantation.
- She has remained well for more than 1 year after the transplant.
Takeaway
A woman with a rare condition called citrullinaemia Type 2 got a new liver and is doing much better now.
Methodology
The patient underwent orthotopic liver transplantation from a deceased donor.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
The patient was a 25-year-old woman from China.
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