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Acute Oxalate Nephropathy Associated with Orlistat : A Case Report with a Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Crisostomo, Conchitina
Ganote, Charles
Chaudhari, Dhara
Youngberg, George
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-05-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Orlistat is a gastrointestinal lipase inhibitor used for weight reduction in obese individuals.
Enteric hyperoxaluria caused by orlistat leads to oxalate absorption.
Acute oxalate nephropathy is a rare complication of treatment with orlistat.
Herein we report a patient presenting with acute renal failure which improved minimal with intravenous hydration.
She was found to have oxalate crystals on renal biopsy.
Patient admitted orlistat use over the counter for weight reduction on further questioning.
The purpose of this case review is to increase awareness among patients since they are more focused on losing weight.
This case also calls for the provider attention to educate patients regarding side effects of orlistat because of easy availability of orlistat over the counter.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chaudhari, Dhara& Crisostomo, Conchitina& Ganote, Charles& Youngberg, George. 2013. Acute Oxalate Nephropathy Associated with Orlistat : A Case Report with a Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Nephrology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chaudhari, Dhara…[et al.]. Acute Oxalate Nephropathy Associated with Orlistat : A Case Report with a Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Nephrology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Chaudhari, Dhara& Crisostomo, Conchitina& Ganote, Charles& Youngberg, George. Acute Oxalate Nephropathy Associated with Orlistat : A Case Report with a Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Nephrology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-447509