A Rare Presentation of Drug-Induced Autoimmune Hepatitis and the Role of Male Enhancement Supplements.

Authors

Juan Enciso
Ruhi Vasavada-Patel
Kyle Lien, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow

Publication/Presentation Date

1-1-2024

Abstract

Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a condition characterized by an autoimmune response resulting in chronic inflammatory liver disease. Its presentation is marked by significant increases in serum immunoglobulins and the production of active autoantibodies that target liver tissue. AIH is often associated with other autoimmune disorders, which can lead to overlapping clinical syndromes. However, alternative theories propose that exposure to specific environmental triggers can initiate this autoimmune cascade. We present the case of a 45-year-old male who sought evaluation for abdominal discomfort and was subsequently diagnosed with drug-induced AIH (DIAIH) following prolonged use of an over-the-counter male-enhancing supplement.

Volume

16

Issue

1

First Page

51770

Last Page

51770

ISSN

2168-8184

Published In/Presented At

Enciso, J., Vasavada-Patel, R., & Lien, K. (2024). A Rare Presentation of Drug-Induced Autoimmune Hepatitis and the Role of Male Enhancement Supplements. Cureus, 16(1), e51770. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.51770

Disciplines

Medical Education | Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

38322090

Department(s)

USF-LVHN SELECT Program, USF-LVHN SELECT Program Students

Document Type

Article