Clopidogrel-Induced Severe Hepatitis: A Case Report and Literature Review

Hesam Keshmiri; Anuj Behal; Shawn Shroff; Charles Berkelhammer

doi:10.1155/2016/8068276

Case Reports in Hepatology (Jan 2016)

Clopidogrel-Induced Severe Hepatitis: A Case Report and Literature Review

Hesam Keshmiri,
Anuj Behal,
Shawn Shroff,
Charles Berkelhammer

Affiliations

Hesam Keshmiri: Department of Medicine, Advocate Christ Medical Center, University of Illinois, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA
Anuj Behal: Department of Medicine, Advocate Christ Medical Center, University of Illinois, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA
Shawn Shroff: Department of Medicine, Advocate Christ Medical Center, University of Illinois, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA
Charles Berkelhammer: Department of Medicine, Advocate Christ Medical Center, University of Illinois, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/8068276
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 2016

Abstract

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Clopidogrel is a commonly prescribed antiplatelet agent that carries a rare risk of hepatotoxicity. We describe a case of severe clopidogrel-induced hepatitis with liver biopsy assessment. Prompt recognition and withdrawal of the offending agent are imperative to prevent progression and potentially fatal liver injury.

Published in Case Reports in Hepatology

ISSN: 2090-6587 (Print); 2090-6595 (Online)
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Medicine: Internal medicine: Specialties of internal medicine: Diseases of the digestive system. Gastroenterology
Website: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/8571

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