Micronodular cirrhosis and acute liver failure due to chronic copper self-intoxication

Abstract

Patient: A 26-year-old man who had ingested 10 times the maximum dose of dietary copper supplement for 2 years. Presentation: Acute liver failure. Outcome: Emergency liver transplant with successful outcome. Conclusions: Chronic copper intoxication can cause cirrhosis resembling Wilson's disease. Dietary copper supplements should carry a clear warning