Nodular regenerative hyperplasia of the liver and coeliac disease: potential role of IgA anticardiolipin antibody. Issue 7 (11th June 2004)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Austin, A; Campbell, E; Lane, P; Elias, E
• Is Part Of: Gut. Volume 53:Issue 7(2004)
• Page Start: 1032
• Page End: 1034
• Publication Date: 2004-06-11
• Subjects: NRH, nodular regenerative hyperplasia -- aCL, anticardiolipin antibodies -- aPL, antiphospholipid antibodies -- APS, antiphospholipid syndrome -- AST, aspartate aminotransferase -- ALP, alkaline phosphatase -- INR, international normalised ratio -- β2-GPI, β2 glycoprotein I; nodular regenerative hyperplasia -- coeliac disease -- anticardiolipin antibody; Gastroenterology -- Periodicals; 616.33
• DOI: 10.1136/gut.2003.036806
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0017-5749

Abstract

Abstract : Nodular regenerative hyperplasia (NRH) of the liver is a rare disorder that is often associated with connective tissue disorders, haematological malignancy, or drugs, and is a cause of non-cirrhotic portal hypertension. We describe two cases of NRH in individuals with adult coeliac disease and IgA anticardiolipin antibodies. We discuss the potential impact of this observation on the understanding of the pathogenesis of NRH.