Icodextrin-associated hepatotoxicity

Icodextrin-associated hepatotoxicity

Icodextrin-associated hepatotoxicity Sir, Abnormal liver function tests can be observed in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. The most common cause of these are viral infections, especially hepatitis B and C [1]. Icodextrin-based PD solutions (Extraneal; Baxter, IL, USA) are increasingly used in this patient population [2]. Several adverse reactions have been reported with icodex-trin, mainly s...

Icodextrin-associated peritonitis: what conclusions thus far?

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Hepatotoxicity associated with statins.

Fatal hepatotoxicity associated with 6-mercaptopurine therapy.

Hepatotoxicity Associated with Herbal Tea Containing Kelp

A 40-yr-old Sri Lankan female presented to the gastroenterology clinic with jaundice. Further work-up revealed extrahepatic cholestasis with a hepatocellular component; however, subsequent work-up revealed no significant findings. Hospitalization revealed hepatotoxicity associated with ingestion of a homemade herbal tea containing kelp (Laminaria), which was confirmed with further history. Hepa...