title: Acute oxalate nephropathy associated with orlistat: a case report with a review of the literature.
abstract: Orlistat is a gastrointestinal lipase inhibitor used for weight reduction in obese individuals. Enteric hyperoxaluria caused by orlistat leads to oxalate absorption. Acute oxalate nephropathy is a rare complication of treatment with orlistat. Herein we report a patient presenting with acute renal failure which improved minimal with intravenous hydration. She was found to have oxalate crystals on renal biopsy. Patient admitted orlistat use over the counter for weight reduction on further questioning. The purpose of this case review is to increase awareness among patients since they are more focused on losing weight. This case also calls for the provider attention to educate patients regarding side effects of orlistat because of easy availability of orlistat over the counter.
authors: Department of Internal Medicine, East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine, Johnson City, TN 37615, USA.
authors: Dhara
authors: 0000-0002-0144-7053
authors: D
authors: Chaudhari
authors: Department of Nephrology, East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine, Johnson City, TN 37615, USA.
authors: Conchitina
authors: C
authors: Crisostomo
authors: Department of Pathology, East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine, Johnson City, TN 37615, USA.
authors: Charles
authors: C
authors: Ganote
authors: Department of Pathology, East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine, Johnson City, TN 37615, USA.
authors: George
authors: 0000-0003-3578-627X
authors: G
authors: Youngberg