| Chaga mushroom-induced oxalate nephropathy. | |
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PMID: 23149251 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Chaga mushrooms have been used in folk and botanical medicine as a remedy for cancer, gastritis, ulcers, and tuberculosis of the bones. A 72-year-old Japanese female had been diagnosed with liver cancer 1 year prior to presenting at our department. She underwent hepatectomy of the left lobe 3 months later. Chaga mushroom powder (4 - 5 teaspoons per day) had been ingested for the past 6 months for liver cancer. Renal function decreased and hemodialysis was initiated. Renal biopsy specimens showed diffuse tubular atrophy and interstitial fibrosis. Oxalate crystals were detected in the tubular lumina and urinary sediment and oxalate nephropathy was diagnosed. Chaga mushrooms contain extremely high oxalate concentrations. This is the first report of a case of oxalate nephropathy associated with ingestion of Chaga mushrooms. |
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Yuko Kikuchi; Koichi Seta; Yayoi Ogawa; Tatsuya Takayama; Masao Nagata; Takashi Taguchi; Kensei Yahata |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-11-14 |
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Title: Clinical nephrology Volume: - ISSN: 0301-0430 ISO Abbreviation: Clin. Nephrol. Publication Date: 2012 Nov |
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Created Date: 2012-11-14 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0364441 Medline TA: Clin Nephrol Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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