Suspected hepatotoxicity from etonogestrel contraceptive implant: A rare case report

Abstract

We present a case of suspected hepatotoxicity secondary to an etonogestrel contraceptive implant in which the patient presented with vomiting, jaundice, pruritis, elevated transaminases, and hyperbilirubinemia. An extensive work-up, including liver biopsy, was unremarkable. The implant was removed and the patient's symptoms and transaminitis resolved, suggestive of drug-induced liver injury.

Keywords: Contraceptive; Drug-induced liver injury; Etonogestrel implant; Hepatotoxicity.