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KMID : 0816120120150020111
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Korean Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterolology and Nutrition
2012 Volume.15 No. 2 p.111 ~ p.116
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A Pediatric Case of Toxic Hepatitis Induced by Hovenia Dulcis
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Kim Yun-Ji
Ryu Seung-Lok
Shim Jae-Won
Kim Duk-Soo
Shim Jung-Yeon
Park Moon-Soo
Jung Hye-Lim
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Abstract
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Toxic hepatitis is a rare but devastating disease in children. Herbs are widely used in oriental medicine to treat various symptoms in Korea, however, several herbs have been reported to induce liver injury. We report a case of toxic hepatitis induced by Hovenia dulcis in a 3-year-old boy. He complained of nausea, abdominal discomfort, and jaundice. The patient had consumed water boiled with hovenia dulcis for about 1 year prior to presentation. A diagnosis of toxic hepatitis was made based on his history, laboratory data, viral markers, ultrasonography, and biopsied liver tissue. We administered supportive management for acute fulminant hepatitis but his symptoms and liver function progressed. He was transferred to another hospital for further evaluation and consideration for liver transplantation. Because acute liver failure due to herbs or dietary supplement taken for a long time is often fetal, it is important to make early diagnosis and stop taking the drug as soon as drug induced liver injury is suspected.
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KEYWORD
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Toxic hepatitis, Hovenia dulcis, Children
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