| A Case of Amiodarone Hepatotoxicity in Patient with
Atrial Fibrillation |
| A Case of Amiodarone Hepatotoxicity in Patient with Atrial Fibrillation |
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Han Jun Bae; Hyung Seop Kim; Chi Young Jung |
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| Abstract |
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Amiodarone has an important drug in treatment for arrhythmia; but cannot be overlooked in
practical medicine. Among the side effects associated with iodine contained in amiodarone; thyroid
dysfunction is well known; but steatohepatitis is rarely reported. We described a 65-year-old
female; with history of amiodarone treatment for atrial fibrillation; presenting with dyspnea and
hand-tremor. Computed tomography (CT) revealed a high-density of liver parenchyma on nonenhanced
imaging which was compatible with the hepatotoxicity as of iodine accumulation. Thus;
we report an unusual but important presentation of amiodarone hepatotoxicity. |
| Key Words:
Amiodarone, Atrial fibrillation,
Hepatotoxicity |
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