Pre-terminal renal insufficiency in a patient with enteric hyperoxaluria: effect of medical management on renal function

Acta Clin Belg. 2012 Jan-Feb;67(1):39-41. doi: 10.2143/ACB.67.1.2062625.

Abstract

Enteric hyperoxaluria causes tubular deposition calcium oxalate crystals and severe chronic interstitial nephritis. We describe a patient with pre-terminal renal failure due to oxalate nephropathy after ileal resection. Increased oral hydration, low oxalate diet, and oral calcium carbonate and potassium citrate supplements resulted in a significant improvement of renal function. During the three-year follow-up, urinary oxalate concentration was repeatedly reduced below the crystallization threshold and serum creatinine decreased from 4.5 to 1.7 mg/dL. This case illustrates the benefit of combining and optimizing dietary and medical management in enteric hyperoxaluria, even in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperoxaluria / complications
  • Hyperoxaluria / diagnosis
  • Hyperoxaluria / therapy*
  • Renal Insufficiency / diagnosis
  • Renal Insufficiency / etiology
  • Renal Insufficiency / therapy*