Abstract:
:A 46-year-old woman was admitted to our department with symptoms of nausea, anorexia and asthenia. Serum alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase levels were increased; all serological tests for viral hepatitis and autoimmune disorders were negative. She had taken Lycopodium similiaplex solution as sedative for the previous 8 weeks, whose two constituents, Lycopodium serratum and Chelidonium majus, are found to be potentially toxic. After discontinuing L. similiaplex use, liver values returned to normal and she was asymptomatic. The diagnosis was definitively confirmed by liver biopsy; on the basis of the histological specimen, a hypersensitivity reaction was hypothesized as a possible pathogenic mechanism. Hepatotoxicity of phytotherapy has already been described, although so far, the true incidence and the pathogenic mechanisms are largely unknown. It is important to increase awareness of both clinicians and patients about the potential dangers of herbal remedies; surveillance systems and quality control of these products are necessary.
journal_name
Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatoljournal_title
European journal of gastroenterology & hepatologyauthors
Conti E,De Checchi G,Mencarelli R,Pinato S,Rovere Pdoi
10.1097/MEG.0b013e3282f1623dsubject
Has Abstractpub_date
2008-05-01 00:00:00pages
469-71issue
5eissn
0954-691Xissn
1473-5687pii
00042737-200805000-00015journal_volume
20pub_type
杂志文章abstract::Brucellosis is a zoonosis with a worldwide distribution, and still endemic in Greece. Although hepatic involvement is common, cholecystitis and hepatic abscesses represent rare complications of the disease. Hematological manifestations of brucellosis include various abnormalities such as anemia and leucopenia, but the...
journal_title:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/MEG.0b013e3282ef9493
更新日期:2008-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) may provide long-term symptom relief to patients suffering from chronic constipation. Patients are currently selected for SNS using a 2-week peripheral nerve evaluation (PNE) comprising stimulation by temporary leads. However, only 40% of test responders receive long-term benef...
journal_title:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1097/MEG.0000000000001379
更新日期:2019-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:The high vascularity of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) seems to be a potential therapeutic target. We evaluated the efficacy, toxicity, and histologic response to thalidomide in advanced HCC in a single center phase I/II pilot trial. METHODS:Between September 2000 and August 2004 patients with HCC uneligibl...
journal_title:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/MEG.0b013e3283036740
更新日期:2008-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND AND AIMS:There is a continuing demand for the provision of open-access endoscopy services. While open-access gastroscopy is now a well-established practice in most hospitals, open-access flexible sigmoidoscopy (OAS) is not yet available to the same extent. We present our early experience with OAS, a new serv...
journal_title:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00042737-200106000-00007
更新日期:2001-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::Much of what is currently accepted regarding Helicobacter pylori-associated gastritis and its relationship with gastric adenocarcinoma rests on the assumption that atrophic gastritis can be correctly identified and reproducibly recognized. Several studies have indicated that pathologists have a low level of agreement ...
journal_title:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00042737-199908002-00006
更新日期:1999-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND AND AIM:There are millions of chronic hepatitis C (CHC) virus-infected patients who have been treated with a combination therapy (interferon and ribavirin) and have achieved a virological response (SVR) worldwide. The aim of this study is to evaluate the risk factors for de-novo diabetes mellitus in CHC pati...
journal_title:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/MEG.0000000000000929
更新日期:2017-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Under-recognition of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is well documented in AATD-lung disease but is rarely reported in patients with liver cirrhosis requiring liver transplantation. This report examines the frequency of newly diagnosed AATD based on pathologic examination of explanted livers following l...
journal_title:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/MEG.0000000000002005
更新日期:2020-11-30 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is an acute gastrointestinal infection caused by anaerobic, toxin-producing bacteria. During the course of CDI, there is a general inflammatory state. In order to gain a deeper understanding of the role of fatty acids (FAs) in the pathogenesis of acute infection we analy...
journal_title:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/MEG.0000000000001600
更新日期:2020-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Hepcidin is an endogenous antimicrobial peptide with a key role in iron homoeostasis. Hepcidin is similar to defensin, the deficiency of which is associated with Crohn's disease. To date there has been no validated method to reliably assay serum hepcidin. We studied iron indices in inflammatory bowel disease ...
journal_title:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/MEG.0b013e32830e2885
更新日期:2009-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::We describe a 55-year-old patient with alcoholic chronic pancreatitis, a large mediastinal pseudocyst and a hemorrhagic pleural effusion. A single thoracocentesis and withdrawal of alcohol without other conservative or invasive measures resulted in a complete resolution of the pleural effusion and the mediastinal pseu...
journal_title:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00042737-200601000-00020
更新日期:2006-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:We recently reported that (Lamiaceae) may alleviate CCl(4)-induced acute hepatotoxicity in rats, possibly blocking the formation of free radicals generated during CCl(4) metabolism. Carnosol, one of the main constituents of Rosmarinus, has been shown to have antioxidant and scavenging activities. Therefore, ...
journal_title:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00042737-200209000-00011
更新日期:2002-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Pregnant women often suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD symptoms are known to influence the quality of life; however, there is a lack of data in pregnant women. The aim of this study was to establish the impact of GERD symptoms on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) during pregnancy. ...
journal_title:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/MEG.0000000000000905
更新日期:2017-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:Coeliac disease (CD) is common in patients with microscopic colitis (MC). The human leucocyte antigen (HLA)-DR3-DQ2 haplotype is strongly associated with CD, and there is evidence for an association with MC. We analysed the genetic background of MC by assessing the haplotypes of HLA-DR3-DQ2 and HLA-DR4-DQ8. ...
journal_title:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/MEG.0b013e3282f2468d
更新日期:2008-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Fructose is absorbed by GLUT transporters in the small intestine. If this process is inadequate, abdominal symptoms because of fructose intolerance may arise. The effect of a tailored fructose-restricted diet on gastrointestinal complaints was assessed in patients with fructose intolerance. MATERIALS AND MET...
journal_title:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/MEG.0000000000000374
更新日期:2015-07-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/MEG.0b013e32834e7f29
更新日期:2012-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND AND AIM:Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a condition with high mortality. New strategies are urgently required. The present review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the efficacy and safety of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) treatment in patients with ACLF associated with hepatitis B virus...
journal_title:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
pub_type: 杂志文章,meta分析
doi:10.1097/MEG.0000000000001156
更新日期:2018-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Aberrant pancreas is a congenital anomaly. In surgical series, its incidence varied from 0.2 to 0.8%. About 70% of aberrant pancreas occur in the gastrointestinal tract. Eighty percent of them locate in the stomach and duodenum, and only 0.2% in the ileum. We report on a 25-year-old woman with ileal aberrant pancreas ...
journal_title:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00042737-199910000-00017
更新日期:1999-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to investigate if single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in a series of inflammatory genes were associated with the development of the most common pathologies thought to precede gastric cancer development namely; Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)-associated gastritis and intestinal metaplasia....
journal_title:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/MEG.0b013e3283140eea
更新日期:2009-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00042737-199806000-00015
更新日期:1998-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between HCV genotype and histological liver injury. DESIGN:Prospective study on a cohort of patients with biopsy proven chronic hepatitis C. SETTING:University medical centre. PARTICIPANTS:Enrolled were 324 consecutive patients (male 197, median age 52 y...
journal_title:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00042737-200012030-00007
更新日期:2000-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::Helicobacter pylori appears to be the most important cause of gastritis and gastric and duodenal ulcer. Its eradication, in fact, promotes healing of these diseases and significantly reduces ulcer recurrence. In the last few years, moreover, besides a local tissue damage, an association between H. pylori infection and...
journal_title:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
pub_type: 社论,评审
doi:10.1097/00042737-199703000-00001
更新日期:1997-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Hepatosplenic schistosomiasis is characterized by hepatic periportal fibrosis (Symmers' fibrosis), portal venous obstruction that leads to portal hypertension and its complications, and splenomegaly. Demonstration of pathological lesions due to Schistosoma mansoni can be achieved by using different techniq...
journal_title:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1996-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::In this review, the role of chemotherapy in the palliative treatment of advanced gastrointestinal cancer is discussed. Emphasis is placed on chemotherapy-related problems, current chemo-therapy options, and new developments. ...
journal_title:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/00042737-200012040-00004
更新日期:2000-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Laser-induced shock-wave lithotripsy (LISL) is successfully used for the treatment of difficult bile duct stones. The aim of this study was to assess the long-term risk for a symptomatic bile duct stone recurrence after LISL and to detect risk factors predicting recurrence. METHODS:Between 1993 and 2001, 80...
journal_title:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00042737-200605000-00003
更新日期:2006-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::Osseous metaplasia within the gastrointestinal tract is rare and occurs in benign, premalignant, and malignant neoplasms. Here, we report the youngest case of an adenomatous polyp with the presence of ossification and a concomitant review of the literature with regard to ossification of colonic polyps. A 28-year-old m...
journal_title:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1097/MEG.0b013e32834e7fd5
更新日期:2012-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Primary malignant lymphoma of the bowel is a rare complication of inflammatory bowel disease. The association of gastrointestinal lymphoma, inflammatory bowel disease and prior immunosuppression remains unclear. We report the first case of azathioprine-treated ulcerative colitis developing rectal lymphoma. ...
journal_title:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00042737-200108000-00022
更新日期:2001-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:There are increasing indications for assessing Helicobacter pylori status by non-invasive means in dyspeptic patients. There is also increasing use of proton pump inhibitor therapy for dyspeptic disease. AIMS:To determine the effect of proton pump inhibitor therapy on the accuracy of the [14C]urea breath te...
journal_title:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00042737-199809000-00006
更新日期:1998-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Deoxycholic acid and other secondary bile acids have long been considered tumour promoters in the colon. However, their effect on cell migration, known to play an important role in colon carcinogenesis, has not been studied so far. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the possible effects of deoxycholic acid on colon c...
journal_title:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00042737-200108000-00012
更新日期:2001-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on intraductal biliary pressure (IDP) in basal conditions and after intravenous morphine and oral meal stimulation. DESIGN AND METHODS:Fifteen patients (5 male, 10 female) aged 31-83 years (mean 61.5 +/- 13.7 years) with prior chol...
journal_title:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/00042737-200301000-00005
更新日期:2003-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:To study the differences in mortality between terlipressin and somatostatin treatments in cirrhotic patients with esophageal variceal bleeding (EVB) and renal functional impairment (RFI). METHODS:The National Health Insurance Database, part of the Taiwan National Health Insurance Program, was used to enroll ...
journal_title:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1097/MEG.0000000000000703
更新日期:2016-11-01 00:00:00