Abstract
Objective:
This case demonstrates the difficulty of diagnostics of oxalate nephropathy and possibility of development of acute kidney injury.
Summary:
The paper describes a patient with oxalate nephropathy and acute kidney injury. Specific features of oxalate diathesis are discussed as well as approaches to its diagnosis. Clinical peculiarities and diagnostic difficulties are described.
Conclusions:
Early diagnosis of oxalate nephropathy and treatment permits to improve prognosis.
MeSH terms
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Acute Kidney Injury* / diagnosis
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Acute Kidney Injury* / etiology
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Acute Kidney Injury* / physiopathology
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Acute Kidney Injury* / therapy
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Adult
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Early Diagnosis
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Female
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Humans
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Hyperoxaluria* / complications
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Hyperoxaluria* / diagnosis
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Hyperoxaluria* / physiopathology
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Hyperoxaluria* / therapy
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Kidney / diagnostic imaging*
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Kidney Function Tests / methods
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Oxalic Acid / metabolism*
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Pyelonephritis / diagnosis*
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Renal Dialysis / methods*
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
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Treatment Outcome
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Ultrasonography / methods