Hepatotoxicity of parenteral gold therapy in rheumatoid arthritis: a case report and review of the literature.
We report a case of severe hepatotoxic reaction during gold therapy for rheumatoid arthritis. The previous literature on this condition is reviewed and the possible mechanisms of gold-induced hepatotoxicity are discussed.
Department of Rheumatology, University Hospital Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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te Boekhorst
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P
Barrera
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Laan
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van de Putte
D018501:Antirheumatic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000188:drug therapy; D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008111:Liver Function Tests; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D050607:Organogold Compounds
D018501:Antirheumatic Agents; D050607:Organogold Compounds