[PDF][PDF] Amiodarone induced liver cirrhosis. Report of two cases
M Atiq, JC Davis, LW Lamps, SS Beland… - J Gastrointestin Liver …, 2009 - researchgate.net
M Atiq, JC Davis, LW Lamps, SS Beland, JE Rose
J Gastrointestin Liver Dis, 2009•researchgate.netAmiodarone is used commonly in patients with cardiac diseases. Common side effects
include thyroid dysfunction and hepatic abnormalities. However, recently there has been
concern for developing liver cirrhosis secondary to amiodarone therapy. We present two
cases of liver cirrhosis in patients taking amiodarone. Their clinical presentation as well as
histological features are discussed in detail.
include thyroid dysfunction and hepatic abnormalities. However, recently there has been
concern for developing liver cirrhosis secondary to amiodarone therapy. We present two
cases of liver cirrhosis in patients taking amiodarone. Their clinical presentation as well as
histological features are discussed in detail.
Abstract
Amiodarone is used commonly in patients with cardiac diseases. Common side effects include thyroid dysfunction and hepatic abnormalities. However, recently there has been concern for developing liver cirrhosis secondary to amiodarone therapy. We present two cases of liver cirrhosis in patients taking amiodarone. Their clinical presentation as well as histological features are discussed in detail.
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