ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY DUE TO ACCIDENTAL MERCURY POISONING –A CASE REPORT

Abstract

Mercury poisoning can occur as result of industrial poisoning, consumption of sea food, suicidal intent or accidentally as a part of folk remedies used for various purposes. We present a case of a 50 year old male who upon consumption of an unknown substance used as a folk remedy developed typical features of acute kidney injury and oropharyngeal ulceration. The diagnosis was reached at by correlating the history, physical examination, various lab investigations, imaging and renal biopsy results.

Keywords: Mercury poisoning, acute kidney injury.