A rare case report of decompensated cirrhosis from hereditary hemochromatosis following lung transplant in a person with cystic fibrosis

Respiratory Medicine Case Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: Eunjeong Joo, Rebecca Golts, Harim Kang, Veeral H. Ajmera, Reice Robinson, Aiden Walters, Eugene M. Golts, Christine M. Lin, Gordon Yung, Kamyar Afshar
DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2026.102382
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Abstract

A 33-year-old woman with cystic fibrosis following bilateral sequential cadaveric lung transplantation experienced prolonged intermittent liver enzyme elevation. An abdominal ultrasound revealed increased hepatic echogenicity and cirrhotic features, warranting further investigation with iron studies and liver biopsy, which confirmed hereditary hemochromatosis. This rare case underscores the importance of considering hereditary hemochromatosis post lung transplantation irrespective of not receiving multiple blood products or iron replacement.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Iron Metabolism and Disorders Trace Elements in Health Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes

Publication details

Journal / source
Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
Volume
60
Pages
102382–102382
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN