title: Giant-cell Hepatitis-Rare Entity in Adults.
abstract: Giant-cell hepatitis (GCH) is characterized by parenchymal inflammation with formation of large multinucleated hepatocytes in response to a variety of insults to the liver. Although it is commonly described in neonates, it rarely occurs in adults. Here we report a case of GCH because of herbal medicine intake.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal 576 104, India.
authors.forename: Shiran
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Shetty
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal 576 104, India; PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore 641004, Tamilnadu, India.
authors.forename: Krishnaveni
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Janarthanan
authors.affiliation: PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore 641004, Tamilnadu, India.
authors.forename: Venkatakrishnan
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Leelakrishnan
authors.affiliation: PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore 641004, Tamilnadu, India.
authors.forename: Vadakkepat
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Nirmala
keywords: GCH, giant cell hepatitis; MRCP, magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography; UDCA, ursodeoxycholic acid; giant cell hepatitis (GCH); hepatoxins; herbal medicine