Kombucha-Induced Massive Hepatic Necrosis: A Case Report and a Review of Literature
Shilpa Sannapaneni, Sarah Philip, Amit Desai, James Mitchell, Mark Feldman
Abstract
Here, we present a case report of a healthy Asian woman with no past medical history presenting with severe acute liver injury associated with ingestion of kombucha. We also discuss the active ingredients in kombucha and the evidence behind its efficacy. This case emphasizes that although herbal teas have been proposed to have numerous health benefits, much is unknown about the amount that can be safely ingested.
Topics & Concepts
IngestionMedicineHealth benefitsLiver injuryTraditional medicineIntensive care medicineMedical literaturePhysiologySurgeryInternal medicinePathologyNephrotoxicity and Medicinal PlantsDrug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and ProtectionGinkgo biloba and Cashew Applications