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Leflunomide-induced acute liver failure: a case report

Authors :
Liu Yuyuan
Zhang Xu-qing
Source :
Journal of Medical Colleges of PLA. 25:62-64
Publication Year :
2010
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2010.

Abstract

A 27-year-old male patient with rheumatoid arthritis was diagnosed with acute liver failure when he was taking leflunomide, a new immunosuppressant. This case illustrates the risk that leflunomide may lead to severe hepatotoxicity.

Details

ISSN :
10001948
Volume :
25
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Medical Colleges of PLA
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........57928a959b0f99ad68d6b6c8c8229ddf
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s1000-1948(10)60020-2