AI Article Synopsis
- Plant toxins can lead to serious kidney damage, particularly in tropical regions.
- Two cases of acute kidney injury were reported after consuming Averrhoa bilimbi fruit juice, involving tubular oxalate buildup.
- Both patients fully recovered, although one needed dialysis during treatment.
Article Abstract
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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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4065667 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/240936 | DOI Listing |
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