Renal cortical necrosis following exposure to sap of the marking-nut tree (Semecarpus anacardium).
An 18-year-old man developed skin lesions and anuria following exposure to sap of the marking-nut tree (Semecarpus anacardium). Renal biopsy showed diffuse cortical necrosis. The mechanism of nephrotoxicity of the sap is unknown but may be due to its phenolic constituents.
D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D007673:Kidney Cortex Necrosis / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D010939:Plant Poisoning / Q000209:etiology*; D010947:Plants, Toxic; D014197:Trees