Primary Hyperoxaluria
Joint Authors
Johnson, Sali Ann
Hulton, Sali-Anne
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 15, Issue 1 (28 Feb. 2004), pp.41-49, 9 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2004-02-28
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
A 50-year-old woman who was being treated with hemodialysis was admitted for severe neuropsychiatric symptoms.
She tested positive for antibody to hepatitis C virus.
Her medical history revealed ophthalmic herpes zoster four days before her admission for which she was started on oral acyclovir (800 mg three times daily).
Four days later, she became disoriented and agitated.
She had visual hallucinations and myoclonus.
She was diagnosed as having acyclovir toxicity and was instituted on vigorous dialysis.
The serum acyclovir levels normalized and the patient became asymptomatic with three dialysis sessions.
Our case further reinforces that the dose of acyclovir should be reduced in patients with renal failure and that dialysis is a good form of treatment for over dosage
American Psychological Association (APA)
Johnson, Sali Ann& Hulton, Sali-Anne. 2004. Primary Hyperoxaluria. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 15, no. 1, pp.41-49.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-57892
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Johnson, Sali Ann& Hulton, Sali-Anne. Primary Hyperoxaluria. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 15, no. 1 (Feb. 2004), pp.41-49.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-57892
American Medical Association (AMA)
Johnson, Sali Ann& Hulton, Sali-Anne. Primary Hyperoxaluria. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2004. Vol. 15, no. 1, pp.41-49.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-57892
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 47-49
Record ID
BIM-57892