Amiodarone Induced Liver Cirrhosis. Report of two cases

Authors

  • Muslim Atiq Division of Gastroenterology and General Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Pathology University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, USA
  • Jeremy C. Davis Division of Gastroenterology and General Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Pathology University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, USA
  • Laura W. Lamps Division of Gastroenterology and General Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Pathology University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, USA
  • Susan S. Beland Division of Gastroenterology and General Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Pathology University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, USA
  • James E. Rose Division of Gastroenterology and General Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Pathology University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, USA

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Abstract

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.

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Published

2009-06-01

How to Cite

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Atiq M, Davis JC, Lamps LW, Beland SS, Rose JE. Amiodarone Induced Liver Cirrhosis. Report of two cases. JGLD [Internet]. 2009 Jun. 1 [cited 2025 Dec. 5];18(2):233-5. Available from: https://www.jgld.ro/jgld/index.php/jgld/article/view/2009.2.17

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 2: June 2009

Section

Case series