Acute Oxalate Nephropathy following Ingestion of Averrhoa bilimbi Juice
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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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دوره 2014 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2014