Fatal fulminant hepatitis associated with Ganoderma lucidum (Lingzhi) mushroom powder.
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ABSTRACT
Hepatotoxic effect related to Ganoderma lucidum (Lingzhi) mushroom powder was first described in a patient from Hong Kong in 2004. In 2005, the authors experienced a case of fatal fulminant hepatitis associated with such a preparation. Both patients had taken other therapeutic agents and traditionally boiled Lingzhi without any toxic effect. After switching to taking Lingzhi in powder form for 1-2 months, the hepatotoxic episode occurred in both patients. The toxic role of Lingzhi powder needs close monitoring in the future, especially in combination with other drugs.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Powders
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Wound Healing
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Female
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Humans
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal
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Liver Failure, Acute
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Fatal Outcome
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Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury
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Liver
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Middle Aged
Language:
English
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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