"Golf ball liver": agent orange hepatitis. Issue 5 (May 1997)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Leonard, C; Burke, C M; O'Keane, C; Doyle, J S
• Is Part Of: Gut. Volume 40:Issue 5(1997)
• Page Start: 687
• Page End: 688
• Publication Date: 1997-05
• Subjects: Gastroenterology -- Periodicals; 616.33
• DOI: 10.1136/gut.40.5.687
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0017-5749

Abstract

Abstract : 2, 4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2, 4-D) is a selective weedkiller which works by uncoupling oxidative phosphorylation and is in widespread use. It is known as "agent orange". A 65 year old man had acute hepatitis, thought to be caused by exposure to 2, 4-D. The patient ingested 2, 4-D as a result of habitual licking of his golf ball. Clinical and histological data together with a challenge test confirmed the diagnosis of "golf ball liver".