Hepatic Steatosis and Acute Liver Injury in Chronic Arsenic Exposure

October 2022 in “ The American Journal of Gastroenterology ”

Cindy Khanh P. Nguyen, Meagan Alvarado, Jennifer Batisti

Studysummary This case study describes a 29-year-old woman whose severe liver injury was primarily attributed to chronic arsenic exposure, highlighting the importance of recognizing metal toxicity in patient care.

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