Citation

Bhowmik D, Mathur R, Bhargava Y, Dinda AK, Agarwal SK, Tiwari SC, Dash SC. Ren. Fail. 2001; 23(5): 731-735.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1081/jdi-100107371

PMID

11725921

Abstract

A 21-year-old male patient was admitted with acute renal failure and intravascular hemolysis following suicidal parenteral copper sulfate poisoning. He developed metabolic acidosis and septicemia; and was treated with intensive hemodialysis, blood transfusions and antibiotics. After remaining anuric for 4 weeks, his urine output gradually increased. However his renal functions improved only partially. Renal biopsy done 8 weeks after the episode showed chronic tubulo-interstitial nephritis (CIN). This is the first reported case showing CIN following acute copper sulfate intoxication.

Language: en

Keywords

Adult; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Biopsy, Needle; Blood Transfusion; Chronic Disease; Combined Modality Therapy; Copper Sulfate; Emergency Treatment; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; India; Infusions, Intravenous; Male; Nephritis, Interstitial; Renal Dialysis; Suicide, Attempted; Treatment Outcome