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Liver damage in nurses handling cytostatic agents.

E A Sotaniemi, S Sutinen, A J Arranto

    Acta Medica Scandinavica
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Healthcare workers handling cytostatic drugs may develop insidious liver damage, indicated by elevated liver enzymes and neurological symptoms. Long-term exposure can lead to irreversible liver fibrosis, even after drug withdrawal.

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    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Health
    • Hepatology
    • Toxicology

    Background:

    • Cytostatic drugs are widely used in cancer treatment.
    • Occupational exposure to these agents is a concern for healthcare professionals.
    • Long-term effects of handling cytostatic drugs on liver health are not fully understood.

    Observation:

    • Three head nurses handling cytostatic drugs developed liver injury.
    • Symptoms included neurological issues and elevated liver enzymes (serum alanine amino-transferase and alkaline phosphatase).
    • Liver histology revealed portal hepatitis, fibrosis, and fat accumulation.

    Findings:

    • Liver biopsies showed metabolic activity with adaptive and toxic cellular changes.
    • After drug withdrawal, liver enzymes fluctuated but remained elevated.

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  • Follow-up biopsies indicated increased collagen and decreased microsomal enzyme activity.

    • Implications:

    • Handling cytostatic drugs can cause insidious liver damage.
    • This damage may progress to irreversible liver fibrosis over time.
    • Occupational safety measures are crucial for healthcare workers handling these agents.