Bile cast nephropathy: when the kidneys turn yellow
Abstract Kidney injury is a common finding in patients with liver disease. Bile cast nephropathy (also known as cholemic nephropathy) is an overlooked cause of renal injury in patients with hyperbilirubinemia. It can occur as a result of the toxic effects of bilirubin and bile acids on the renal tub...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-03-01
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| Series: | Renal Replacement Therapy |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41100-020-00265-0 |