Selenium intoxication with selenite broth resulting in cute renal failure and severe gastritis
Joint Authors
Muhammad, E.
Kamble, P.
Muhsin, N.
Jha, A.
Date, A.
Upadhaya, A.
Khalil, M.
Pakkyara, A.
Budruddin, M.
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 20, Issue 1 (28 Feb. 2009), pp.106-111, 6 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2009-02-28
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Topics
- Digestive system
- Kidneys
- Diseases
- Chronic diseases
- Oxo compounds
- Selenium
- Gastritis
- Inflammation
- Complications(Medicine)
- Kidney failure
Abstract EN
Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element in human and animal nutrition.
It is also widely utilized in industrial processes.
Reports of acute selenium toxicity in humans are rare.
We report a case of a 23-year-old female who consumed about 100 mL of liquid selenite broth and presented with severe nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, hematemesis and acute renal failure (ARF).
The serum selenium level was significantly increased.
Gastro-duodenoscopy revealed severe corrosive gastritis.
Renal biopsy showed features of acute tubular necrosis (ATN), affecting primarily the proximal tubules.
The patient was managed with gastric lavage, blood transfusions, infusion of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) and platelet concentrates and hemodialysis.
The patient was discharged five weeks after admission and her renal functions recovered completely by eight weeks after admission.
She continues to be on regular follow-up for any possible sequelae of mucosal corrosive damage.
This case highlights a case of selenium intoxication from selenite broth resulting in ARF and corrosive gastritis.
The recovery was complete.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Muhsin, N.& Jha, A.& Date, A.& Upadhaya, A.& Khalil, M.& Pakkyara, A.…[et al.]. 2009. Selenium intoxication with selenite broth resulting in cute renal failure and severe gastritis. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 20, no. 1, pp.106-111.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Muhsin, N.…[et al.]. Selenium intoxication with selenite broth resulting in cute renal failure and severe gastritis. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 20, no. 1 (Jan. 2009), pp.106-111.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Muhsin, N.& Jha, A.& Date, A.& Upadhaya, A.& Khalil, M.& Pakkyara, A.…[et al.]. Selenium intoxication with selenite broth resulting in cute renal failure and severe gastritis. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2009. Vol. 20, no. 1, pp.106-111.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 110-111
Record ID
BIM-36328