Citation

Proesmans W, Sina JK, Debucquoy P, Renoirte AM, Eeckels R. Clin. Nephrol. 1981; 16(4): 207-210.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1981, Dustri-Verlag Dr Karl Feistle)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

6117386

Abstract

A 7-year-old boy experienced recurrent attacks of acute renal failure over an 18 month period. Each attack was accompanied by a fluorescent yellow discoloration of his urine. Laboratory data and the kidney biopsy were consistent with acute tubulo-interstitial nephritis. Repeated contacts with the boy in a play setting and thorough toxicologic examination of his urine finally led to the conclusion that the mother systematically poisoned her child with glafenin. The clinical and experimental literature on glafenin-related disease is reviewed. This is the first report of glafenin intoxication in a child. This is also the first case of kidney disease as an expression of child abuse.

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