Amiodarone hepatotoxicity
Presentation
Cardiac patient on long term amiodarone presents with elevated liver enzymes. Otherwise asymptomatic.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Amiodarone hepatotoxicity
CT
CT Abdomen (selected images)
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Axial non-contrast
There is a diffuse increased hepatic attenuation, a non-specific finding.
Case Discussion
While being non-specific, increased hepatic attenuation has been described as one of the effects of amiodarone on the liver.
In clinical discussion, the finding of increased hepatic attenuation on CT, was felt to be secondary to amiodarone hepatotoxicity.
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