Citation

Pillai A, Thapar M. ACG Case Rep. J. 2015; 2(3): 178-180.

Affiliation

Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, American College of Gastroenterology)

DOI

10.14309/crj.2015.47

PMID

26157956

PMCID

PMC4435388

Abstract

Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is an important and often elusive cause of iatrogenic hepatic injury which complicates its recognition and treatment. We describe a rare case of severe liver injury in a previously healthy individual associated with a commonly used and reportedly safe soy protein powder supplement. Discontinuation of the supplements and initiation of ursodeoxycholic acid provided symptomatic relief, decreased pruritus, and resulted in a resolution of hepatic panel labs.

Language: en