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A 65-year-old man developed acute liver injury mimicking autoimmune hepatitis during intake of dietary supplements containing chondroitin sulfate [Condrosulf], and containing both chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine [Vita Mobility Complex] to prevent and alleviate joint pain [routes not stated].
The man presented with abdominal pain, fatigue and a 1-week history of jaundice. Tests revealed the following results: marked elevation of serum liver enzyme levels, LDH 563 IU/L, ferritin 18 865 µg/L, bilirubin 7.7 mg/dL, INR 1.34,...