Gynaecomastia in a tom-cat caused by cyproterone acetate: a case report

Severe hepatitis caused by cyproterone acetate.

A case of severe acute hepatitis caused by cyproterone acetate in a 71 year old man with prostatic carcinoma is reported with a review of the literature on hepatic reactions to this drug. The association between the use of cyproterone acetate and liver abnormalities is poorly documented. This is the fourth published report of adverse hepatic reaction to cyproterone acetate and it substantiates ...

[Fatal subfulminant hepatitis caused by cyproterone acetate].

Ocular Toxicity Caused by Euphorbia Sap: A Case Report

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Chronic Respiratory Allergy Caused by Lophomonas blattarum: A Case Report

ABSTRACT         Background and Objective: Lophomonas blattarum is a multi-flagellate protozoan that is commensal in hindgut of cockroaches and other insects. The protozoan can cause respiratory infection in humans. Most cases of the infections with this protozoan have been reported in China. Here, we present a case with chronic respiratory allergy caused by ...

Severe hepatitis induced by cyproterone acetate: role of corticosteroids. A case report.

Cyproterone acetate (CPA) is an oral anti-androgen commonly used to treat advanced prostate cancer. A variety of hepatotoxic reactions has been reported with CPA. Here we describe a case of a male patient who developed severe drug-induced hepatotoxicity during the treatment with CPA. The case, presenting sub-acute hepatitis, was characterized by a rapid evolution of cirrhosis and a protracted a...