Amiodarone induced liver cirrhosis. Report of two cases

J Gastrointestin Liver Dis. 2009 Jun;18(2):233-5.

Abstract

Amiodarone is used commonly in patients with cardiac diseases. Common side effects include thyroid dysfunction and hepatic abnormalities. However, recently there has been concern for developing liver cirrhosis secondary to amiodarone therapy. We present two cases of liver cirrhosis in patients taking amiodarone. Their clinical presentation as well as histological features are discussed in detail.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Amiodarone / adverse effects*
  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / adverse effects*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver / drug effects*
  • Liver / pathology
  • Liver Cirrhosis / chemically induced*
  • Liver Cirrhosis / pathology
  • Male

Substances

  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
  • Amiodarone