Allopurinol-induced hepatomegaly

BMJ Case Rep. 2012 Oct 19:2012:bcr2012007283. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2012-007283.

Abstract

Allopurinol has long been recognised as a cause of hepatotoxicity; however, severe side effects remain rare. We report a case of allopurinol-induced hepatomegaly causing abdominal symptoms in an elderly woman after long-term allopurinol use.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Allopurinol / adverse effects*
  • Allopurinol / therapeutic use
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury* / complications
  • Female
  • Hepatomegaly / chemically induced*
  • Hepatomegaly / complications
  • Humans
  • Liver / drug effects*

Substances

  • Allopurinol