Acute Oxalate Nephropathy following Ingestion of Averrhoa bilimbi Juice

Plant toxins are known to cause acute kidney injury in tropical countries. We report two cases of acute kidney injury with tubular oxalate deposition following ingestion of Averrhoa bilimbi fruit juice. Both patients had complete renal recovery though one required dialytic support.

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Published in:Case reports in nephrology 2014-01, Vol.2014 (2014), p.1-5
Main Authors: Gracious, Noble, Kumar, Sajeev, George, Jacob, Nair, Sreeja
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Language:English
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Summary:Plant toxins are known to cause acute kidney injury in tropical countries. We report two cases of acute kidney injury with tubular oxalate deposition following ingestion of Averrhoa bilimbi fruit juice. Both patients had complete renal recovery though one required dialytic support.
ISSN:2090-6641
2090-665X
DOI:10.1155/2014/240936