Drug-induced liver injury
Alexander Kumachev, Peter E. Wu
Abstract
Drug-induced liver injury is estimated to have an incidence of 14–19 cases per 100 000 individuals.[1][1],[2][2] Although asymptomatic liver enzyme elevation is the most common presentation, drug-induced liver injury is the most common cause of acute liver failure in most Western countries,
Topics & Concepts
Liver injuryAsymptomaticIncidence (geometry)DrugMedicineLiver enzymeLiver failureElevated liver enzymesPresentation (obstetrics)Internal medicineGastroenterologyPharmacologySurgeryBiologyGeneticsOpticsPregnancyPhysicsDrug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and ProtectionPharmacogenetics and Drug MetabolismLiver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment