Herb-induced hepatitis secondary to artemisinin: A case report

Autor: Jiwei Zhan, Meilin Ding, Jin Li, Lei Su
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Frontiers in Medicine, Vol 9 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2296-858X
DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.1033906
Popis: This report describes a rare case of severe liver injury secondary to a herbal supplement containing artemisinin. The patient received plasma exchange with bilirubin filtration adsorption therapy. The case is unique in its severe cholestasis. Bilirubin decreased to baseline after 62 days. This will help to improve clinicians' awareness of the diagnosis and treatment of drug-induced liver injury.
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