An unusual cause of acute abdomen and acute renal failure: Djenkolism
Malaysian Family Physician
; : 50-52, 2020.
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ABSTRACT
@#Te djenkol bean (Archidendron pauciforum) is a native delicacy in Southeast Asia, though consumption can sometimes lead to djenkolism. Clinical features of djenkolism include acute abdominal pain, hematuria, urinary retention, and acute kidney injury (AKI). Te pain can be severe, which often leads to a misdiagnosis of acute abdomen. In this paper, we report the case of an Indonesian migrant with djenkolism. Due to the short history and severity of the abdominal pain, medical professionals suspected acute abdomen and proceeded with a negative exploratory laparotomy. However, djenkolism was suspected once relatives informed the professionals that the patient had consumed djenkol beans hours earlier. Te patient recovered through aggressive hydration and urine alkalinization with bicarbonate infusion. We highlight the importance of being aware of this rare cause of AKI, especially in Southeast Asia, in order to provide early diagnoses and prompt treatments.
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Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Language:
English
Journal:
Malaysian Family Physician
Year:
2020
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Article