Suspected drug induced liver injury due to 6-mercaptopurine with a
superimposed Sars-Cov-2 infection in a patient with B-ALL
Abstract
6-Mercaptopurine (6-MP) is a chemotherapeutic drug that exhibits
hepatotoxic effects due to its toxic metabolites. This report describes
a case of suspected drug induced liver injury exacerbated by a
Sars-Cov-2 infection. A 16-year-old male with VHR B-ALL was admitted for
hyperbilirubinemia two months after a 6-MP dosage increase and found to
have an active Sars-Cov-2 infection. Liver function improved throughout
hospitalization and the patient was discharged on allopurinol. Following
liver function after a dosage increase of hepatoxic chemotherapy and in
a pediatric oncology patient with an active Sars-Cov-2 infection
undergoing treatment is vital due to potential liver impact.