Cyclosporine-induced worsening of hepatic dysfunction in a patient with Crohn's disease and enterocutaneous fistula.
Cyclosporine recently has become part of the treatment regimen for patients with refractory inflammatory bowel disease, though it is still considered investigational for that purpose. However, little attention has been given to the potential hepatotoxicity associated with cyclosporine administration. This can be especially significant in patients with preexisting abnormalities of liver function, including those induced by total parenteral nutrition.
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Department of Surgery, Temple University/Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA, USA.
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Tangen
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D000328:Adult; D001663:Bilirubin / Q000097:blood; D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D017577:Cutaneous Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D016572:Cyclosporine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000097:blood; D008297:Male
D016572:Cyclosporine; D001663:Bilirubin