Carbimazole-induced acute cholestatic hepatitis

J Clin Gastroenterol. 1989 Feb;11(1):95-7. doi: 10.1097/00004836-198902000-00025.

Abstract

A case of carbimazole-induced cholestatic hepatitis is presented. A woman received carbimazole for hyperthyroidism for 3 months. Five months later, she had prompt recurrence of cholestasis parameters after rechallenge (2 days of treatment). Histologic examination showed predominantly centrilobular cholestasis. Only 5 other cases have been published in the literature. An idiosyncratic mechanism seems likely.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Aged
  • Carbimazole / adverse effects*
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / etiology*
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / pathology
  • Cholestasis / chemically induced*
  • Cholestasis / pathology
  • Female
  • Graves Disease / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Liver / pathology

Substances

  • Carbimazole