Zieve's syndrome a potential surgical pitfall?

J R Army Med Corps. 1996 Jun;142(2):84. doi: 10.1136/jramc-142-02-08.

Abstract

Zieve's syndrome consists of transient haemolytic anaemic, jaundice, hyperlipidaemia and alcohol-induced liver disease. It is rare with less than 75 cases reported in a Medicine literature search from 1966. It can present acutely with abdominal pain.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain / etiology*
  • Adult
  • Anemia, Hemolytic*
  • Fever / etiology
  • Humans
  • Hyperlipidemias*
  • Jaundice*
  • Liver Diseases, Alcoholic*
  • Male
  • Syndrome
  • Vomiting / etiology