[Multi-systemic toxicity of colchicine and renal failure: apropos of a case].

Schweiz Med Wochenschr

Clinique de médecine interne, Hôpital cantonal, Fribourg.

Published: December 1998

The use of colchicine can produce various side effects, but multiorgan toxicity is rare. We report the first Swiss case of multiorgan toxicity involving typical neuromuscular lesions. Muscular biopsy is a valuable tool in confirming the diagnosis. Renal insufficiency and hepatobiliary diseases are predisposing factors for such complications. Colchicine pharmacology in the case of renal insufficiency is discussed.

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