| Journal: | Annals of hepatology |
| Database: | PERIÓDICA |
| System number: | 000413430 |
| ISSN: | 1665-2681 |
| Authors: | Corey, Rebecca1 Werner, K. Tuesday1 Singer, Andrew1 Moss, Adyr1 Smith, Maxwell1 Noelting, Jessica1 Rakela, Jorge1 |
| Institutions: | 1Mayo Clinic, Transplantation Center, Phoenix, Arizona. Estados Unidos de América |
| Year: | 2016 |
| Season: | Ene-Feb |
| Volumen: | 15 |
| Number: | 1 |
| Pages: | 123-126 |
| Country: | México |
| Language: | Inglés |
| Document type: | Artículo |
| Approach: | Analítico, descriptivo |
| English abstract | Millions of Americans regularly use herbal supplements, but many are unaware of the potential hidden dangers. Numerous supplements have been associated with hepatotoxicity and, indeed dietary/herbal supplements represent an increasingly common source of acute liver injury. We report a case of acute liver failure requiring liver transplantation associated with the use of Garcinia cambogia, a supplement widely promoted for weight loss. When patients present with acute hepatitis or liver failure from an unknown etiology, a careful history of supplement use should be performed |
| Disciplines: | Medicina |
| Keyword: | Farmacología, Gastroenterología, Falla hepática aguda, Suplementos alimenticios, Plantas medicinales, Hepatotoxicidad, Garcinia cambogia, Clusiaceae |
| Keyword: | Medicine, Gastroenterology, Pharmacology, Acute liver failure, Food supplement, Medicinal plants, Hepatotoxicity, Garcinia cambogia, Clusiaceae |
| Full text: | Texto completo (Ver PDF) |
