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Acute uric acid nephropathy (AUAN) is a rapidly progressive reduction in kidney function ([[renal insufficiency]]) that is caused by high levels of [[uric acid]] in the urine. | Acute uric acid nephropathy (AUAN) is a rapidly progressive reduction in kidney function ([[renal insufficiency]]) that is caused by high levels of [[uric acid]] in the urine<ref>{{cite journal | author=Conger JD | title=Acute uric acid nephropathy | journal=Med Clin North Am | year=1990 | pages=859-71 | volume=74 | issue=4 }} PMID 2195258<ref/>. | ||
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The picture of acute renal failure is observed: decreased urine production and rapidly rising serum [[creatinine]] levels. Acute uric acid nephropathy is differentiated from other forms of acute renal failure by the finding of a urine uric acid/creatinine ratio > 1 in a random urine sample. | The picture of acute renal failure is observed: decreased urine production and rapidly rising serum [[creatinine]] levels. Acute uric acid nephropathy is differentiated from other forms of acute renal failure by the finding of a urine uric acid/creatinine ratio > 1 in a random urine sample. | ||
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Dialysis (preferably hemodialysis) is started if the above measures fail. | Dialysis (preferably hemodialysis) is started if the above measures fail. | ||
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Patients at risk for acute uric acid nephropathy should be treated with [[allopurinol]] prior to treatment with cytotoxic drugs. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* {{cite journal | author=Robinson RR, Yarger WE | title=Acute uric acid nephropathy | journal=Arch Intern Med | year=1977 | pages=839-40 | volume=137 | issue=7 }} PMID 879920 | * {{cite journal | author=Robinson RR, Yarger WE | title=Acute uric acid nephropathy | journal=Arch Intern Med | year=1977 | pages=839-40 | volume=137 | issue=7 }} PMID 879920 | ||
* {{cite book | author = Yu ASL, Brenner BM | year = 2005 | title = Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine | chapter = Chapter 266: Tubulointerstitial diseases of the kidney | editor = Kasper DL, Braunwald E, Fauci A, Hauser S, Longo D, Jameson JL | edition = 16th edition | publisher = McGraw-Hill Professional | location = New York}} ISBN 978-0-07-140235-4 | * {{cite book | author = Yu ASL, Brenner BM | year = 2005 | title = Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine | chapter = Chapter 266: Tubulointerstitial diseases of the kidney | editor = Kasper DL, Braunwald E, Fauci A, Hauser S, Longo D, Jameson JL | edition = 16th edition | publisher = McGraw-Hill Professional | location = New York}} ISBN 978-0-07-140235-4 |
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Synonyms and keywords: Acute urate nephropathy
Overview
Acute uric acid nephropathy (AUAN) is a rapidly progressive reduction in kidney function (renal insufficiency) that is caused by high levels of uric acid in the urine<ref>Conger JD (1990). "Acute uric acid nephropathy". Med Clin North Am. 74 (4): 859–71. PMID 2195258.
Pathophysiology
Acute uric acid nephropathy is caused by deposition of uric acid crystals within the kidney interstitium and tubules, leading to partial or complete obstruction of collecting ducts, renal pelvis, or ureter. This obstruction is usually bilateral, and patients follow the clinical course of acute renal failure.
Causes
Acute uric acid nephropathy is usually seen as part of the tumor lysis syndrome in patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy for the treatment of malignancies with rapid cell turnover, such as leukemia and lymphoma. It may also occur in these patients before treatment is begun, due to spontaneous tumor cell lysis.
Acute uric acid nephropathy can also be caused by an acute attack of gout.
Diagnosis
The picture of acute renal failure is observed: decreased urine production and rapidly rising serum creatinine levels. Acute uric acid nephropathy is differentiated from other forms of acute renal failure by the finding of a urine uric acid/creatinine ratio > 1 in a random urine sample.
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Treatment is focused on preventing deposition of uric acid within the urinary system by increasing urine volume with potent diuretics such as furosemide. The urine must also be alkalinized to pH > 7 using sodium bicarbonate and/or acetazolamide to increase uric acid solubility.
Dialysis (preferably hemodialysis) is started if the above measures fail.
Prevention
Patients at risk for acute uric acid nephropathy should be treated with allopurinol prior to treatment with cytotoxic drugs.
References
- Robinson RR, Yarger WE (1977). "Acute uric acid nephropathy". Arch Intern Med. 137 (7): 839–40. PMID 879920
- Yu ASL, Brenner BM (2005). "Chapter 266: Tubulointerstitial diseases of the kidney". In Kasper DL, Braunwald E, Fauci A, Hauser S, Longo D, Jameson JL. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine (16th edition ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 978-0-07-140235-4