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Case Reports
. 2012 Aug 8:2012:bcr2012006438.
doi: 10.1136/bcr-2012-006438.

Ban Tu Wan hepatotoxicity

Eric Cortez  1 , Creagh Boulger, Aaron Bernard
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Case Reports

Ban Tu Wan hepatotoxicity

Eric Cortez et al. BMJ Case Rep. .

Abstract

Medications are thought to contribute to approximately 50% of the cases of acute liver failure in the USA. This number includes some herbal medications and supplements. However, little regulatory oversight of these later substances occurs. This report describes a case of fulminant hepatic failure secondary to Ban Tu Wan (a Chinese herb). We discuss the use of this herbal supplement and the relationship to drug-induced hepatitis.

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Competing interests: None.

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