Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5657857 | Clinics and Research in Hepatology and Gastroenterology | 2017 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
SummaryRecent data suggest that herbal and dietary supplements are the second most common cause of liver injury. We herein report a case of acute liver injury in a 68-year old female caused by ingestion of Aloe vera. Upon discontinuation of the oral Aloe vera, liver function tests (LFT) returned to normal levels. Thus, it is crucial to consider the use of herbal products as causative agents of acute liver injury.
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Authors
Lucia Parlati, Cosmin Sebastian Voican, Katy Perlemuter, Gabriel Perlemuter,