Abstract
The use of Chinese herbal remedies is increasing in the UK. We report the presence of a nephrotoxic compound in herb samples, which led to end-stage renal failure in two patients. We suggest that use of these products is regulated more tightly.
MeSH terms
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Aristolochic Acids*
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Biopsy
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal / adverse effects*
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Eczema / drug therapy*
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Female
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Humans
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Kidney / drug effects
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Kidney / pathology
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Kidney Failure, Chronic / chemically induced*
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Kidney Failure, Chronic / pathology
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Kidney Function Tests
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Middle Aged
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Phenanthrenes / adverse effects*
Substances
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Aristolochic Acids
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal
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Phenanthrenes
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aristolochic acid I