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ArticleCureus2026

Statin-Induced Hyper-Acute Reversible Liver Failure: A Case Report.

Abdulaziz A AlTurki, Khaled AlQahtani, Abdulkreem A Alnasser, Meshal M AlTalha, Ali S AlHamdan

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Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Abdulaziz A AlTurkiInternal Medicine, King Saud Medical City (KSMC), Riyadh, SAU.
Khaled AlQahtaniGastroenterology and Hepatology, King Saud Medical City (KSMC), Riyadh, SAU.
Abdulkreem A AlnasserGastroenterology, King Saud Medical City (KSMC), Riyadh, SAU.
Meshal M AlTalhaInternal Medicine, King Saud Medical City (KSMC), Riyadh, SAU.
Ali S AlHamdanAdult Infectious Diseases, King Saud Medical City (KSMC), Riyadh, SAU.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Statins, particularly high-dose atorvastatin, are widely used for cardiovascular prevention but can rarely cause severe hepatotoxicity. We report a case of a male in his seventies who developed hyperacute hepatic failure within 24 hours of initiating atorvastatin 80 mg for secondary stroke prevention. Extensive investigations ruled out alternative causes, and his condition rapidly improved after discontinuation, implicating drug-induced liver injury. This case highlights the unpredictable nature of statin-induced hepatotoxicity, emphasizing the need for vigilance, particularly in elderly patients with comorbidities. Further research is needed to guide safe reintroduction strategies and alternative lipid-lowering options for affected individuals.

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acute/chemically inducedatorvastatin calcium/adverse effectsdrug-induced liver injury/chemically inducedhydroxymethylglutaryl-coa reductase inhibitors/adverse effectsliver failure

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PMID41846643
PMCPMC12990827

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