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Liraglutide-Induced Liver Injury: A Case Report and Review
Mark Lai1,2, Patrick Hosking3, Rohit Sawhney1,2
1Department of Gastroenterology, Eastern Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Introduction:
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists such as liraglutide have revolutionized the management of type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Case Presentation:
We present a case of a 30-year-old woman who developed drug-induced liver injury (DILI) to liraglutide, confirmed on histology, with resolution on cessation of liraglutide over 6 months.
Conclusion:
DILI secondary to liraglutide appears to be a rare but an important adverse effect.
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