Dichlorvos Induced Autoimmune Hepatitis: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Conclusions: Chronic (long-term) exposures to dichlorvos can lead to AIH. A detailed inquiry of medical history and liver biopsy are necessary for the diagnosis of toxin-induced AIH. Corticosteroid therapy is associated with favorable evolution.,Case Presentation: We reported a woman with chronic (long-term) exposures to dichlorvos, which resulted in liver injury and cirrhosis. She was diagnosed after a second liver biopsy, which was correlated with laboratory findings. At the same time, she experienced hepatic cortical blindness during her first admission.
Source: Hepatitis Monthly - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research