Resumen

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.

Palabras clave: Hepatotoxicity transplantation herbal supplements.

2016-06-23   |   128 visitas   |   Evalua este artículo 0 valoraciones

Vol. 15 Núm.1. Enero-Febrero 2016 Pags. 123-126 Ann Hepatol 2016; 15(1)