Table 1 Demographic and clinical features at presentation
Characteristics (n = 16) | Frequencies |
|---|---|
Age at presentation (years) | |
Average ± SD | 9.84 ± 4.13 |
Age range | 1.5 -16 years |
Gender, | |
Male | 4 (25%) |
Female | 12 (75%) |
Duration of symptoms prior to presentation (days) | 31.3 days (7–90 days) |
Clinical features at presentation: | |
Jaundice | 12 (75%) |
Emesis | 7 (43.8%) |
Abdominal distention | 7 (43.8%) |
Edema | 3 (18.8%) |
Hepatomegaly | 3 (18.8%) |
Splenomegaly | 3 (18.8%) |
Excessive itching | 3 (18.8%) |
Bleeding | 2 (12.5%) |
Encephalopathy | 2 (12.5%) |
Acute liver failure | 5 (31.3%) |