A case report of deferasirox-induced kidney injury and Fanconi syndrome

WMJ. 2013 Aug;112(4):177-80.

Abstract

Cases of kidney injury associated with the use of deferasirox chelation therapy during the course of treatment for iron overload have been reported infrequently. We present the case of a patient treated with deferasirox who had biopsy-proven tubular injury in the setting of clinical Fanconi syndrome. The patient required hospitalization for metabolic acidosis, electrolyte abnormalities, and associated symptoms. With supportive care and cessation of chelation therapy he improved, but has yet to fully recover. This is the first known case reporting biopsy-proven tubular damage in the setting of deferasirox use.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Benzoates / adverse effects*
  • Deferasirox
  • Fanconi Syndrome / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Iron Chelating Agents / adverse effects*
  • Iron Overload / drug therapy*
  • Male
  • Renal Insufficiency / chemically induced*
  • Triazoles / adverse effects*
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Benzoates
  • Iron Chelating Agents
  • Triazoles
  • Deferasirox