There are many extrahepatic manifestations of HCV. In fact, the initial symptoms of HCV infection are often extrahepatic. The most prevalent and most intricately linked manifestation with HCV is essential mixed cryoglobulinemia, which confers dermatologic, neurologic, renal, and rheumatologic complications. It is present in up to half of patients with chronic HCV infection.
Other common extrahepatic manifestations of HCV include:
Arthralgias
Paresthesias
Myalgias
Pruritus
Sicca syndrome
Sensory neuropathy
Learn more about the clinical presentation of HCV infection.
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