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Acute Liver Failure Induced by Menopausal Supplement

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Drug-induced liver injury is one of the most common causes of acute liver failure in the Western world. Despite discontinuation of the offending agent, it can still tax a grim prognosis. We describe a case of a menopausal woman taking a herbal supplement to relieve hot flashes and bloating. This is the first case report of liver injury from this supplement. She initially presented with mild jaundice and elevated transaminases. Unfortunately, she rapidly progressed to encephalopathy, experienced multiorgan failure, and then died.

Source: ACG Case Reports Journal

DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000001509

Authors: Rahul Patel, Ahmed Hassan, Hayle Scanlan, Matthew Everwine, Zhiyong Ren, Charles Snyder, Hisham ElGenaidi

Institutions: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Louisiana State University, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans, Virtua Health

Language: English

Topic: Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection

Subfield: Pharmacology

Field: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402755111

FWCI: 0.728

Cites: 11

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10