Sickle cell disease and Sarcoidosis are conditions that are more common in the African American population. In this report we share an unfortunate patient who had hepatic sarcoidosis but could not receive steroids since that precipitated acute liver failure. We have discussed potential therapy options but we need more options that improve mortality.
Keyphrases
- liver failure
- african american
- sickle cell disease
- hepatitis b virus
- chronic kidney disease
- case report
- cardiovascular events
- risk factors
- type diabetes
- stem cells
- mesenchymal stem cells
- cardiovascular disease
- intensive care unit
- coronary artery disease
- risk assessment
- respiratory failure
- human health
- iron deficiency
- mechanical ventilation