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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 14, 2005; 11(2): 303-304
Published online Jan 14, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i2.303
Published online Jan 14, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i2.303
Acute hepatitis induced by an Aloe vera preparation: A case report
Christian Rabe, Annemarie Musch, Wolfgang Kruis, Robert Hoffmann, Department of Medicine, Evangelisches Krankenhaus Koeln Kalk, Cologne, Germany
Peter Schirmacher, Institute of Pathology, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to the work.
Correspondence to: Christian Rabe, M.D., Department of Medicine I, University of Bonn, Sigmund-Freud-Str. 25, D-53105 Bonn, Germany. rabe@uni-bonn.de
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Received: April 7, 2004
Revised: April 8, 2004
Accepted: May 25, 2004
Published online: January 14, 2005
Revised: April 8, 2004
Accepted: May 25, 2004
Published online: January 14, 2005
Abstract
AIM: Aloe vera, plant extracts of Aloe barbadensis miller, is widely used in phytomedicine. The first case of acute hepatitis due to this compound was described.
METHODS: Description of a clinical case.
RESULTS: Hepatitis in a 57-year old female could be linked to the ingestion of Aloe barbadensis miller compounds. The patient´s hepatitis resolved completely after discontinuing this medication.
CONCLUSION: The case emphasizes the importance of considering phytopharmaceutical over-the-counter drugs as causative agents of hepatitis.
Keywords: Hepatitis, Aloe vera, Acute diseases