scholarly journals Cashew-Induced Oxalate Nephropathy: A Rare Cause of Acute Renal Failure

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oliver Lee ◽  
Katherine Park ◽  
Kelly Sun ◽  
John-Paul O’Shea ◽  
Sarah Gordon
Keyword(s):  
Renal Failure ◽  
Acute Renal Failure ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Primary Hyperoxaluria ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Genetic Mutation ◽  
Primary Care Visit ◽  
Dietary History ◽  
History Of ◽  
Oxalate Nephropathy

ABSTRACT We present a rare case of cashew-induced oxalate nephropathy in a 69 year old veteran male with history of type 2 diabetes mellitus, nephrolithiasis, and undiagnosed chronic kidney disease (CKD). Oxalate nephropathy is a rare cause of acute renal failure with poor prognosis. The various causes of oxalate nephropathy are categorized as primary or secondary hyperoxaluria. Primary hyperoxaluria is caused by genetic mutation in genes involved in the metabolism of glyoxylate. Secondary hyperoxaluria is caused by mal-absorptive state, excessive intake of oxalate-rich diet, inflammatory diseases, and medications such as orlistat and antibiotics. Diet-induced oxalate nephropathy is often identified after unexplained acute kidney injury in patients with underlying CKD. Definitive diagnosis requires renal biopsy as laboratory tests are non-specific. A simple dietary history in CKD patients during routine primary care visit may lead to early diagnosis and lead to prevention of acute renal failure and progression of renal disease.

scholarly journals Acute Oxalate Nephropathy Due to Bilimbi Poisoning: A Case Report

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-35
Author(s):  
Rajat Das Gupta ◽  
Debashis Datta ◽  
Debashis Datta ◽  
Suranjan Kumar.
Keyword(s):  
Renal Failure ◽  
Acute Renal Failure ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Oxalic Acid ◽  
Calcium Oxalate ◽  
Elderly Woman ◽  
Biochemical Study ◽  
Calcium Oxalate Crystals ◽  
History Of ◽  
Oxalate Nephropathy

Background: The concentrated juice made from Averrhoa bilimbi is rich in oxalic acid. It can cause acute oxalate nephropathy by blocking the tubules with calcium oxalate crystals. Case: An elderly woman was admitted to the hospital with a history of swelling of the legs, facial puffiness, and abdominal distention. Her biochemical study revealed features of acute renal failure. She gave history of taking half liter of bilimbi juice. Renal biopsy confirmed it was a case of acute oxalic nephropathy, which made it the second case of acute oxalic nephropathy due to ingestion of bilimbi juice ever reported from Bangladesh. Conclusion: It is not safe to consume high oxalate-containing fruits in large quantities.

scholarly journals Pregnant Women Presented with Acute Kidney Injury: A Case Report

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-48
Author(s):  
Farzana Rabee Choudhury
Keyword(s):  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Renal Failure ◽  
Acute Renal Failure ◽  
Multiorgan Failure ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Clinical Problem ◽  
Induced Abortion ◽  
Common Cause ◽  
History Of ◽  
Septic Abortion

Acute Renal Failure is most challenging clinical problem when it occurs during pregnancy. Septic abortion is the most common cause of PRAKI in developing countries but its worldwide incidence has declined significantly. Sometimes septic abortion complicated by multiorgan failure. This 35 yrs multiparous lady having history of induced abortion, presented with multiorgan dysfunction. The patient was successfully treated and discharged with total care.Journal of Current and Advance Medical Research, 2015;2(2):47-48

ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 72 (8) ◽  
pp. 1466-1472
Author(s):  
Grażyna Kobus ◽  
Jolanta Małyszko ◽  
Hanna Bachórzewska-Gajewska
Keyword(s):  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Renal Failure ◽  
Acute Renal Failure ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Younger Patients ◽  
Common Cause

Introduction: In the elderly, impairment of kidney function occurs. Renal diseases overlap with anatomic and functional changes related to age-related involutionary processes. Mortality among patients with acute renal injury is approximately 50%, despite advances in treatment and diagnosis of AKI. The aim: To assess the incidence of acute kidney injury in elderly patients and to analyze the causes of acute renal failure depending on age. Materials and methods: A retrospective analysis included medical documentation of patients hospitalized in the Nephrology Clinic during the 6-month period. During this period 452 patients were hospitalized in the clinic. A group of 77 patients with acute renal failure as a reason for hospitalization was included in the study. Results: The prerenal form was the most common cause of AKI in both age groups. In both age groups, the most common cause was dehydration; in the group of patients up to 65 years of age, dehydration was 29.17%; in the group of people over 65 years - 43.39%. Renal replacement therapy in patients with AKI was used in 14.29% of patients. In the group of patients up to 65 years of age hemodialysis was 16.67% and above 65 years of age. -13.21% of patients. The average creatinine level in the group of younger patients at admission was 5.16 ± 3.71 mg / dl, in the group of older patients 3.14 ± 1.63 mg / dl. The size of glomerular filtration GFR in the group of younger patients at admission was 21.14 ± 19.54 ml / min, in the group of older patients 23.34 ± 13.33 ml / min. Conclusions: The main cause of acute kidney injury regardless of the age group was dehydration. Due to the high percentage of AKI in the elderly, this group requires more preventive action, not only in the hospital but also at home.

Acute Renal Failure/Kidney Injury

2013 ◽  
pp. 308-317
Author(s):  
Hazel Gibson ◽  
Gloria Hook ◽  
Rosi Simpson
Keyword(s):  
Renal Failure ◽  
Acute Renal Failure ◽  
Kidney Injury

scholarly journals Expanding the pool of kidney donors: use of kidneys with acute renal dysfunction

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 319-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Cristina Carvalho de Matos ◽  
Lúcio Roberto Requião-Moura ◽  
Gabriela Clarizia ◽  
Marcelino de Souza Durão Junior ◽  
Eduardo José Tonato ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renal Failure ◽  
Acute Renal Failure ◽  
Renal Dysfunction ◽  
Patient Survival ◽  
Machine Perfusion ◽  
Acute Renal Dysfunction ◽  
Morphological Findings ◽  
History Of ◽  
Expanded Criteria ◽  
Support Decision Making

ABSTRACT Given the shortage of organs transplantation, some strategies have been adopted by the transplant community to increase the supply of organs. One strategy is the use of expanded criteria for donors, that is, donors aged >60 years or 50 and 59 years, and meeting two or more of the following criteria: history of hypertension, terminal serum creatinine >1.5mg/dL, and stroke as the donor´s cause of death. In this review, emphasis was placed on the use of donors with acute renal failure, a condition considered by many as a contraindication for organ acceptance and therefore one of the main causes for kidney discard. Since these are well-selected donors and with no chronic diseases, such as hypertension, renal disease, or diabetes, many studies showed that the use of donors with acute renal failure should be encouraged, because, in general, acute renal dysfunction is reversible. Although most studies demonstrated these grafts have more delayed function, the results of graft and patient survival after transplant are very similar to those with the use of standard donors. Clinical and morphological findings of donors, the use of machine perfusion, and analysis of its parameters, especially intrarenal resistance, are important tools to support decision-making when considering the supply of organs with renal dysfunction.

scholarly journals Ascites, a New Cause for Bilateral Hydronephrosis: Case Report

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 1035-1039 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deepika Jain ◽  
Smrita Dorairajan ◽  
Madhukar Misra
Keyword(s):  
Renal Failure ◽  
Renal Function ◽  
Acute Renal Failure ◽  
Liver Cirrhosis ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Abdominal Ultrasound ◽  
Back Pressure ◽  
Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis ◽  
Bilateral Hydronephrosis ◽  
History Of

Bilateral hydronephrosis secondary to urinary obstruction leads to a buildup of back pressure in the urinary tract and may lead to impairment of renal function. We present a case of a 57-year-old male with a history of alcoholic liver cirrhosis, who presented with tense ascites and acute renal failure. Bilateral hydronephrosis was seen on abdominal ultrasound. Multiple large-volume paracenteses resulted in resolution of hydronephrosis and prompt improvement in renal function.

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