[Hepatitis caused by the amoxicillin-clavulanic acid combination. An example of drug-induced biliary hepatotoxicity]

Ann Pathol. 1996 Dec;16(6):425-9.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Clinical and pathological findings of five cases of acute hepatitis due to amoxicillin-clavulanic acid intake are reported. Liver biopsies revealed cholestasis in all cases, associated with varied degrees of interlobular bile duct injury in four patients. There was no ductopenia. These alterations may mimic lesions observed in intra- and/or extrahepatic biliary tract obstruction. Drug-induced intrahepatic bile duct injuries are not uncommon and can lead to diagnosis difficulties.

MeSH terms

  • Amoxicillin / adverse effects*
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / etiology
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / pathology*
  • Clavulanic Acid
  • Clavulanic Acids / adverse effects*
  • Drug Therapy, Combination / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Penicillins / adverse effects*
  • beta-Lactamase Inhibitors*

Substances

  • Clavulanic Acids
  • Penicillins
  • beta-Lactamase Inhibitors
  • Clavulanic Acid
  • Amoxicillin