title: Allopurinol-induced hepatomegaly.
abstract: Allopurinol has long been recognised as a cause of hepatotoxicity; however, severe side effects remain rare. We report a case of allopurinol-induced hepatomegaly causing abdominal symptoms in an elderly woman after long-term allopurinol use.
authors.affiliation: Department of Care of the Elderly, Royal London Hospital, London, UK. lucychilds@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: Lucy
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Childs
authors.forename: Claire
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Dow
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000493:Allopurinol / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006529:Hepatomegaly / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D000493:Allopurinol