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Gut 1977;18:476-479 doi:10.1136/gut.18.6.476
  • Research Article

Hepatic damage associated with mineral oil deposits.

Abstract

The case of a 33 year old male is reported. Hepatic inflammation and scarring were associated with deposits of mineral oil in portal triads. This is believed to be the first reported case of hepatic damage resulting from mineral oil accumulation. Possible sources of the oil are considered.

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