Jejuno-ileal bypass, enteric hyperoxaluria, and oxalate nephrosis: a role for polarised light in the renal biopsy. Issue 9 (September 1998)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hicks, K; Evans, G B; Rogerson, M E; Bass, P
• Is Part Of: Journal of clinical pathology. Volume 51:Issue 9(1998)
• Page Start: 700
• Page End: 702
• Publication Date: 1998-09
• Subjects: Pathology -- Periodicals; Pathology, Molecular -- Periodicals; 616.0705
• DOI: 10.1136/jcp.51.9.700
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-9746

Abstract

Abstract : Enteric hyperoxaluria, a complication of jejuno-ileal bypass, is associated with renal failure owing to oxalate nephrosis or tubulo-interstitial nephritis. A 54 year old woman developed renal failure 17 months after jejuno-ileal bypass for morbid obesity. Renal biopsy showed widespread acute on chronic damage to the tubulo-interstitial compartment with extensive deposition of oxalate crystals. The extent of oxalate deposition was only evident on polarisation of the biopsy.