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A Case of Supplement-Induced Hepatotoxicity
Joint Authors
Dunaway, Peter
Cheng, Fong-Kuei Frank
Source
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-08-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A 45-year-old Caucasian male presented with a two-week history of jaundice and right-upper quadrant (RUQ) abdominal pain.
Transaminases and biliary enzymes were markedly elevated with hyperferritinemia and mildly elevated INR.
Imaging tests showed no significant abnormality.
He denied prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medication use, but he had been taking at least 9 dietary supplements for 12 months.
Other causes of liver disease were excluded.
His supplements were discontinued, and his liver-associated enzymes significantly markedly improved over the next 6 weeks and remained normal after one year suggesting supplement-induced hepatotoxicity.
Due to the number of supplements, no specific agent could be identified as the primary cause of his liver injury.
This case illustrates the importance of inquiring and educating patients of the potential harmful risks of over-the-counter medications and supplements.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Cheng, Fong-Kuei Frank& Dunaway, Peter. 2010. A Case of Supplement-Induced Hepatotoxicity. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Cheng, Fong-Kuei Frank& Dunaway, Peter. A Case of Supplement-Induced Hepatotoxicity. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Cheng, Fong-Kuei Frank& Dunaway, Peter. A Case of Supplement-Induced Hepatotoxicity. Case Reports in Medicine. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-5.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-458479