Clopidogrel-Induced Severe Hepatitis: A Case Report and Literature Review

Clopidogrel is a commonly prescribed antiplatelet agent that carries a rare risk of hepatotoxicity. We describe a case of severe clopidogrel-induced hepatitis with liver biopsy assessment. Prompt recognition and withdrawal of the offending agent are imperative to prevent progression and potentially...

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Autores principales: Keshmiri, Hesam, Behal, Anuj, Shroff, Shawn, Berkelhammer, Charles
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2016
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Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4939341/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27429813
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/8068276
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Sumario:Clopidogrel is a commonly prescribed antiplatelet agent that carries a rare risk of hepatotoxicity. We describe a case of severe clopidogrel-induced hepatitis with liver biopsy assessment. Prompt recognition and withdrawal of the offending agent are imperative to prevent progression and potentially fatal liver injury.

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