European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine · 2020 · 12 citations · 2 references
PharmacyInternal MedicinePharmacologyHepatologyHepatotoxicologyPharmaceutical ToxicologyHepatic ImpairmentHepatic ToxicityHepatotoxicity MechanismsLiver DiseaseHepatobiliary EnzymesHepatotoxic Plant CompoundsHerb-induced HepatotoxicityHerbal Medicine HepatotoxicityHerbal-induced Liver InjuryLiver Enzyme AbnormalitiesLiver Enzyme AlterationsLiver Enzyme Testing
(commonly known as boldo) leaves during the previous month. After common causes of hepatobiliary pathology were excluded, boldo-induced hepatotoxicity was considered probable. Cessation of its consumption led to complete clinical and laboratory recovery within a week. LEARNING POINTS: leaves consumed as an infusion can be hepatotoxic and may cause otherwise unexplained jaundice or abnormal liver enzyme values, particularly in elderly patients.A detailed clinical history is crucial to establish the consumption of alternative medicines in order to identify possible adverse effects and toxicity.
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