Case of acute kidney injury due to bilimbi fruit ingestion
Bilimbi fruit is widely eaten in Malaysia. Rarely reported is its potential to cause acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with prior normal renal function. The possible dangers of its consumption are still relatively unknown among many. This case highlights the importance of taking a thorough dieta...
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| description | Bilimbi fruit is widely eaten in Malaysia. Rarely reported is its potential to cause acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with prior normal renal function. The possible dangers of its consumption are still relatively unknown among many. This case highlights the importance of taking a thorough dietary history in patients with AKI. We also hope to increase awareness among healthcare professionals on the nephrotoxic and neurotoxic effects of bilimbi fruits. |
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| spelling | ums.eprints-312022021-11-25T09:32:13Z https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/31202/ Case of acute kidney injury due to bilimbi fruit ingestion Wong, Koh-Wei Meryl Grace Lansing RC870-923 Diseases of the genitourinary system. Urology Bilimbi fruit is widely eaten in Malaysia. Rarely reported is its potential to cause acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with prior normal renal function. The possible dangers of its consumption are still relatively unknown among many. This case highlights the importance of taking a thorough dietary history in patients with AKI. We also hope to increase awareness among healthcare professionals on the nephrotoxic and neurotoxic effects of bilimbi fruits. BMJ Publishing Group 2021 Article PeerReviewed text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/31202/1/Case%20of%20acute%20kidney%20injury%20due%20to%20bilimbi%20fruit%20ingestion_ABSTRACT.pdf text en https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/31202/2/Case%20of%20acute%20kidney%20injury%20due%20to%20bilimbi%20fruit%20ingestion.pdf Wong, Koh-Wei and Meryl Grace Lansing (2021) Case of acute kidney injury due to bilimbi fruit ingestion. BMJ Case Reports, 14. pp. 1-2. ISSN 1757-790X https://casereports.bmj.com/content/bmjcr/14/7/e242325.full.pdf https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2021- 242325 https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2021- 242325 |
| spellingShingle | RC870-923 Diseases of the genitourinary system. Urology Wong, Koh-Wei Meryl Grace Lansing Case of acute kidney injury due to bilimbi fruit ingestion |
| title | Case of acute kidney injury due to bilimbi fruit ingestion |
| title_full | Case of acute kidney injury due to bilimbi fruit ingestion |
| title_fullStr | Case of acute kidney injury due to bilimbi fruit ingestion |
| title_full_unstemmed | Case of acute kidney injury due to bilimbi fruit ingestion |
| title_short | Case of acute kidney injury due to bilimbi fruit ingestion |
| title_sort | case of acute kidney injury due to bilimbi fruit ingestion |
| topic | RC870-923 Diseases of the genitourinary system. Urology |
| url | https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/31202/1/Case%20of%20acute%20kidney%20injury%20due%20to%20bilimbi%20fruit%20ingestion_ABSTRACT.pdf https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/31202/2/Case%20of%20acute%20kidney%20injury%20due%20to%20bilimbi%20fruit%20ingestion.pdf |
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