Amiodarone induced liver cirrhosis. Report of two cases.

作者信息

Atiq Muslim, Davis Jeremy C, Lamps Laura W, Beland Susan S, Rose James E

机构信息

Division of Gastroenterology and General Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, USA.

出版信息

J Gastrointestin Liver Dis. 2009 Jun;18(2):233-5.

Amiodarone is used commonly in patients with cardiac diseases. Common side effects include thyroid dysfunction and hepatic abnormalities. However, recently there has been concern for developing liver cirrhosis secondary to amiodarone therapy. We present two cases of liver cirrhosis in patients taking amiodarone. Their clinical presentation as well as histological features are discussed in detail.