| Cascara sagrada-induced intrahepatic cholestasis causing portal hypertension: case report and review of herbal hepatotoxicity. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 11151906 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Herbal medicines are gaining widespread popularity. Much of the public believes that botanical herbs are both harmless and useful for the treatment of a variety of symptoms. This belief stands in contrast with the fact that many herbal therapies have been shown to be toxic. In the present case report, cascara sagrada (CS) has been associated with the development of cholestatic hepatitis, complicated by portal hypertension. CS is a mixture of ingredients, among which is anthracene glycoside--an herbal agent that previously has been associated with chronic hepatitis. The liver injury in the case herein reported is believed to be related to either anthracene glycoside or one of the other constituents of CS. |
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Authors:
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A Nadir; D Reddy; D H Van Thiel |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of gastroenterology Volume: 95 ISSN: 0002-9270 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Gastroenterol. Publication Date: 2000 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-01-09 Completed Date: 2001-02-01 Revised Date: 2009-11-19 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0421030 Medline TA: Am J Gastroenterol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 3634-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Gastroenterology, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Biopsy Cascara / adverse effects* Cathartics / adverse effects* Cholestasis, Intrahepatic / chemically induced*, complications*, pathology Drug-Induced Liver Injury / etiology*, pathology Humans Hypertension, Portal / etiology*, pathology Liver / drug effects, pathology Male Middle Aged Phytotherapy* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Cathartics; 8047-27-6/Cascara |
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