Aspirin-Induced Acute Liver Injury.

Abstract

Aspirin is thought to be a relatively safe drug in adults. The association of aspirin and Reye syndrome in children is well documented. We report a 41-year-old female with pericarditis who was treated with high-dose aspirin and developed subsequent acute liver injury. After discontinuation of aspirin, liver enzyme elevation and right upper quadrant pain both resolved. We conclude that high-dose aspirin should be considered as a potentially hepatotoxic agent.

• Authors: Janese Laster, Rohit Satoskar
• Journal: ACG case reports journal (ACG Case Rep J) Vol. 2 Issue 1 Pg. 48-9 (Oct 2014) ISSN: 2326-3253 [Print] United States
• PMID: 26157904 (Publication Type: Case Reports)