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. 1976 Jan-Feb;9(1):48-52.

[Corticosteroids in viral hepatitis (author's transl)]

[Article in Spanish]
A Blanco, R Andión, P Solís, S Blanco, E Sánchez Villares
  • PMID: 1267301

[Corticosteroids in viral hepatitis (author's transl)]

[Article in Spanish]
A Blanco et al. An Esp Pediatr. 1976 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

138 cases of viral hepatitis were selected among 27,000 pediatric clinical records corresponding to the years 1965-75. The clinical course of patients receiving corticosteroids during the acute phase was compared to that of the remaining patients, and an increased number of prolonged course cases was observed. At the same time, more frequent evolution to either aggressive forms or cirrhosis is suggested. Therefore, the authors discourage the use of corticosteroids in the treatment of common viral hepatitis.

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