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Valerie Yeap1, Terence Jin Yang Tan1, Tracy Loh2
1Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.
Mahogany seed extract (Skyfruit supplement) can cause severe liver injury. This case highlights the importance of considering herbal supplements in drug-induced liver injury diagnoses.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Toxicology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Herbal supplements are increasingly used, but their potential hepatotoxicity is not always well-understood.
- Mahogany seed extract (Skyfruit) is a traditional remedy with limited documented adverse effects.
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