RESUMEN

Millions of Americans regularly use herbal supplements, but many are unaware of the potential hidden dangers. Numerous supplements have been associated with hepatotoxicity and, indeed dietary/herbal supplements represent an increasingly common source of acute liver injury. We report a case of acute liver failure requiring liver transplantation associated with the use of Garcinia cambogia, a supplement widely promoted for weight loss. When patients present with acute hepatitis or liver failure from an unknown etiology, a careful history of supplement use should be performed.

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Fármacos Antiobesidad/efectos adversos , Garcinia cambogia/efectos adversos , Fallo Hepático Agudo/inducido químicamente , Preparaciones de Plantas/efectos adversos , Biopsia , Femenino , Humanos , Fallo Hepático Agudo/diagnóstico , Fallo Hepático Agudo/cirugía , Pruebas de Función Hepática , Trasplante de Hígado , Persona de Mediana Edad , Fitoterapia , Plantas Medicinales , Medición de Riesgo , Factores de Riesgo , Resultado del Tratamiento