Renal Impairment of Proximal Tubular Injury Caused by Red Yeast Rice Supplement: Report of 2 Cases.

Introduction: Drug-induced tubulointerstitial injury is a common cause of renal impairment. Since the mechanisms of drug-induced tubular injury are diverse, various treatment approaches are needed according to the pathogenesis. Renal biopsy is indispensable to determine not only the pathological diagnosis, but also the underlying mechanism, and to guide appropriate treatment.

[Acute leukemia developing in the second trimester of pregnancy].

Acute leukemia (AL) during pregnancy poses a substantial risk to both mothers and fetuses. Treatment for leukemia should be initiated promptly; however, the management of AL in pregnant women and fetuses is usually challenging, especially during the second trimester. Here, we report two cases of AL that developed during the second trimester of pregnancy.