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Hepatic hydrothorax associated with vitamin a toxicity.
Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology 2002 March
We report the first case of an adult presenting with respiratory symptoms caused by hepatic hydrothorax secondary to vitamin A intoxication. The patient was a 52-year-old woman who presented to the hospital with progressive dyspnea. Evaluation demonstrated mild elevation of her liver function tests, ascites, and a right pleural effusion. The patient consumed a variety of vitamins, including vitamin A. Her estimated vitamin A intake was at least 162,300,000 international units (IU) during 18 years. She dramatically escalated her dose the year before admission for a total acute dose of 98,550,000 IU, with a daily intake of 270,000 IU. The recommended daily allowance is 4,000 IU. A transjugular liver biopsy revealed histopathologic changes consistent with vitamin A toxicity: hypertrophy and hyperplasia of hepatic stellate cells, focal pericellular fibrosis, mild perivenular fibrosis, and minimal, predominantly microvesicular steatosis. Despite the absence of cirrhosis, pressure readings demonstrated portal hypertension. During her hospitalization, the patient's symptoms and biochemical profile improved. As the large and generally unregulated United States dietary supplement industry continues to grow, it is increasingly likely that individuals will present with the signs and symptoms of vitamin excess rather than vitamin deficiency. Physicians need to remain alert to the varied presentations and toxic manifestations of excessive vitamin use.
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