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