Increased Density of the Liver and Amiodarone-Associated Phospholipidosis
Joint Authors
Kojima, Shinobu
Ueno, Hirofumi
Takeya, Motohiro
Ogawa, Hisao
Kojima, Sunao
Source
Cardiology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-09-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This is a case report in which a 60-year-old man who suffered from ventricular tachycardia with dilated cardiomyopathy was prescribed amiodarone.
After taking amiodarone, liver enzymes were increased and computed tomographic (CT) scanning of the abdomen showed a significant increase in the density of the liver without contrast medium.
He was suspected as hemochromatosis and liver biopsy was performed.
An abnormal high density of liver tissue may be observed in an unenhanced CT in patients treated with amiodarone and we suggest that periodic monitoring of liver function and/or liver biopsy is warranted before an irreversible stage is reached.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kojima, Sunao& Kojima, Shinobu& Ueno, Hirofumi& Takeya, Motohiro& Ogawa, Hisao. 2009. Increased Density of the Liver and Amiodarone-Associated Phospholipidosis. Cardiology Research and Practice،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kojima, Sunao…[et al.]. Increased Density of the Liver and Amiodarone-Associated Phospholipidosis. Cardiology Research and Practice No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Kojima, Sunao& Kojima, Shinobu& Ueno, Hirofumi& Takeya, Motohiro& Ogawa, Hisao. Increased Density of the Liver and Amiodarone-Associated Phospholipidosis. Cardiology Research and Practice. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-484052
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-484052
