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Published on: December 13, 2024
Acute hepatitis induced by an Aloe vera preparation: a case report
Christian Rabe1, Annemarie Musch, Peter Schirmacher
1Department of Medicine, Evangelisches Krankenhaus, Koeln Kalk, Germany. rabe@uni-bonn.de
Aim:
Aloe vera, plant extracts of Aloe barbadensis miller, is widely used in phytomedicine. The first case of acute hepatitis due to this compound was described.
Methods:
Description of a clinical case.
Results:
Hepatitis in a 57-year old female could be linked to the ingestion of Aloe barbadensis miller compounds. The patient's hepatitis resolved completely after discontinuing this medication.
Conclusion:
The case emphasizes the importance of considering phytopharmaceutical over-the-counter drugs as causative agents of hepatitis.
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