Acute phosphate nephropathy—an emerging threat
Y Ori, M Herman, U Gafter, A Chagnac… - The American journal of …, 2008 - Elsevier
Background Acute phosphate nephropathy (APN) is a clinicopathological entity causing
renal failure, after ingestion of oral sodium phosphate solution (OSPS). Approximately 25
cases have been described, but OSPS is still widely used. This study reports a further 5
cases and discusses the ever-growing significance of APN. Methods Five cases of APN
were included, 3 retrospectively whereas 2 were diagnosed prospectively. In all, use of
OSPS was established, and other causes of nephrocalcinosis were excluded. Results …
renal failure, after ingestion of oral sodium phosphate solution (OSPS). Approximately 25
cases have been described, but OSPS is still widely used. This study reports a further 5
cases and discusses the ever-growing significance of APN. Methods Five cases of APN
were included, 3 retrospectively whereas 2 were diagnosed prospectively. In all, use of
OSPS was established, and other causes of nephrocalcinosis were excluded. Results …
