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==Hepatoxicity==
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==Hepatotoxicity==
  
 
*the use of iron-dextran compounds to combat anaemia
 
*the use of iron-dextran compounds to combat anaemia
 
*common in piglets which are deficient in Vitamin E
 
*common in piglets which are deficient in Vitamin E
 
*produces massive necrosis in the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]] [[Category:Hepatotoxicity,_Acute]]
 
*produces massive necrosis in the [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]] [[Category:Hepatotoxicity,_Acute]]

Revision as of 22:27, 7 June 2010

Hepatotoxicity

  • the use of iron-dextran compounds to combat anaemia
  • common in piglets which are deficient in Vitamin E
  • produces massive necrosis in the liver