Fatal veno-occlusive disease of the liver associated with herbal tea consumption and radiation.
A case is presented of fatal veno-occlusive disease of the liver in a patient undergoing treatment by whole abdomen irradiation for carcinoma of the ovary. She had also been exposed to herbal tea and chemotherapy, each of which may cause veno-occlusive disease in its own right. Interaction of these agents is postulated and should be considered before submitting patients to combination treatment.
D006502:Budd-Chiari Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D008517:Phytotherapy; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013662:Tea / Q000009:adverse effects*
D013662:Tea