2009
Acute phosphate nephropathy
Markowitz GS, Perazella MA. Acute phosphate nephropathy. Kidney International 2009, 76: 1027-1034. PMID: 19675530, DOI: 10.1038/ki.2009.308.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute phosphate nephropathyAcute kidney injuryChronic kidney diseasePhosphate nephropathySubsequent chronic renal failureChronic tubular injuryAngiotensin receptor blockersChronic renal failureHigh-risk patientsRenal biopsy findingsClinical-pathological entityAggressive hydrationKidney injuryReceptor blockersBiopsy findingsRenal failureTubular injuryKidney diseasePathological entityRisk factorsFemale genderDistal tubulesEpidemiologic studiesDistal nephronEnzyme inhibitors
2001
Indinavir nephropathy revisited: A pattern of insidious renal failure with identifiable risk factors
Reilly R, Tray K, Perazella M. Indinavir nephropathy revisited: A pattern of insidious renal failure with identifiable risk factors. American Journal Of Kidney Diseases 2001, 38: e23.1-e23.6. PMID: 11576910, DOI: 10.1053/ajkd.2001.27732.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusRenal failureSerum creatinineRisk factorsDiffuse interstitial infiltratesElevated serum creatinineAcute renal failureIdentifiable risk factorsProgressive tubulointerstitial injuryIndinavir therapyFlank painHepatitis CTubulointerstitial injuryTubulointerstitial lesionsPositive patientsRenal injuryRenal biopsyInterstitial infiltratesImmunodeficiency virusNumerous eosinophilsFocal necrosisRenal syndromeProgressive riseIndinavirPotential mechanisms
2000
Acute Renal Failure in HIV-Infected Patients: A Brief Review of Common Causes
Perazella M. Acute Renal Failure in HIV-Infected Patients: A Brief Review of Common Causes. The American Journal Of The Medical Sciences 2000, 319: 385-391. DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9629(15)40779-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusAcute renal failureRenal failureCommon causeAcute renal insufficiencyTumor lysis syndromeRenal tubular functionNephrotoxic medicationsPostrenal azotemiaLysis syndromePrerenal azotemiaRenal insufficiencyCrystal nephropathyNephrotoxic insultsTubular functionImmunodeficiency virusIschemic processIntravascular volumeGlomerular diseaseAllergic reactionsRenal syndromeUrinary systemPatientsRenal tubulesGlomerular capillariesAce inhibitors do not induce recombinant human erythropoietin resistance in hemodialysis patients
Abu-Alfa A, Cruz D, Perazella M, Mahnensmith R, Simon D, Bia M. Ace inhibitors do not induce recombinant human erythropoietin resistance in hemodialysis patients. American Journal Of Kidney Diseases 2000, 35: 1076-1082. PMID: 10845820, DOI: 10.1016/s0272-6386(00)70043-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnemiaAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAntihypertensive AgentsBlood PressureBlood TransfusionCross-Over StudiesDiabetes ComplicationsDrug ResistanceEpoetin AlfaErythropoietinFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHematinicsHematocritHospitalizationHumansInfectionsKidney Failure, ChronicLisinoprilMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesRecombinant ProteinsRenal DialysisTime FactorsConceptsACE inhibitor therapyACE inhibitorsHemodialysis patientsRHuEPO resistanceInhibitor therapyRecombinant human erythropoietin resistanceRecombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO) requirementsBlood pressure controlChronic renal failureDuration of infectionRHuEPO doseTransfusion requirementsErythropoietin resistanceRenal failureDialysis patientsHospitalization daysLaboratory parametersRHuEPO dosesAntihypertensive agentsCrossover studyErythropoietin requirementsInclusion criteriaPatientsAverage ageEnzyme inhibitorsAre selective COX-2 inhibitors nephrotoxic?
Perazella M, Eras J. Are selective COX-2 inhibitors nephrotoxic? American Journal Of Kidney Diseases 2000, 35: 937-940. PMID: 10793030, DOI: 10.1016/s0272-6386(00)70266-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-risk patientsRenal insufficiencySelective cyclooxygenase-2 enzyme inhibitorsSuch high-risk patientsNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsSelective COX-2 inhibitorsChronic renal impairmentChronic renal insufficiencyAcute renal failureAcute renal insufficiencyAdverse gastrointestinal effectsCyclooxygenase-2 enzyme inhibitorsAnti-inflammatory drugsCourse of therapyCOX-2 inhibitorsPain syndromeRenal impairmentRenal failureGastrointestinal effectsNephrotoxic potentialInflammatory diseasesEnzyme inhibitorsPatientsInsufficiencyInhibitors
1999
Crystal-induced acute renal failure
Perazella M. Crystal-induced acute renal failure. The American Journal Of Medicine 1999, 106: 459-465. PMID: 10225250, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9343(99)00041-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute renal failureRenal insufficiencyRenal failureVolume repletionAppropriate drug dosingIntrarenal crystal depositionAcute renal insufficiencyIntravascular volume depletionAdditional risk factorsHigh urinary flowDialytic supportUrinary flowRisk factorsVolume depletionDrug dosingDrug dosesCrystal depositionIntratubular precipitationInsufficiencyUrineMedicationsRepletionFurther exposureFailureHuman urineExtreme Hyperphosphatemia and Acute Renal Failure after a Phosphorus-Containing Bowel Regimen
Orias M, Mahnensmith R, Perazella M. Extreme Hyperphosphatemia and Acute Renal Failure after a Phosphorus-Containing Bowel Regimen. American Journal Of Nephrology 1999, 19: 60-63. PMID: 10085452, DOI: 10.1159/000013427.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsAcute renal failureRenal failureOliguric acute renal failureBowel-cleansing preparationsBowel-cleansing regimenBowel regimenExtreme hyperphosphatemiaHypocalcemic tetanyGastrointestinal proceduresRenal excretionGastrointestinal transitPatientsIntoxicationRegimenFailureHyperphosphatemiaRegimensExcretionDiseaseTetany
1998
Acute Renal Failure and Intravenous Immune Globulin
Perazella M, Cayco A. Acute Renal Failure and Intravenous Immune Globulin. American Journal Of Therapeutics 1998, 5: 399-404. PMID: 10099084, DOI: 10.1097/00045391-199811000-00008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute renal failureRenal failureRenal insufficiencyIntravenous immune globulin therapyImmune globulin therapyChronic renal insufficiencyIntravenous immune globulinAcute renal insufficiencyRenal replacement therapyVariety of complicationsGlobulin therapyIVIG infusionIVIG therapyMaintenance dialysisRenal impairmentImmune globulinIVIG preparationsReplacement therapyDrug trialsNumber of casesClinical disordersOlder agePrecise causeTherapyAdverse effectsIndinavir nephropathy in an AIDS patient with renal insufficiency and pyuria.
Perazella M, Kashgarian M, Cooney E. Indinavir nephropathy in an AIDS patient with renal insufficiency and pyuria. Clinical Nephrology 1998, 50: 194-6. PMID: 9776425.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRenal biopsy findingsRenal insufficiencyBiopsy findingsMild renal insufficiencyAcute renal failureIndinavir crystalsIndinavir therapyRenal failureAntiretroviral agentsUrinary obstructionAIDS patientsCellular castsPatientsPyuriaInsufficiencyRecent reportsSmall percentDiscontinuationNephropathyMedicationsSecond caseDiuresisNephrolithiasisIndinavirObstruction
1997
Renal insufficiency after intravenous immune globulin therapy: a report of two cases and an analysis of the literature.
Cayco A, Perazella M, Hayslett J. Renal insufficiency after intravenous immune globulin therapy: a report of two cases and an analysis of the literature. Journal Of The American Society Of Nephrology 1997, 8: 1788-94. PMID: 9355083, DOI: 10.1681/asn.v8111788.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntravenous immune globulin therapyAcute renal failureImmune globulin therapyGlobulin therapyRenal replacement therapyNumber of complicationsIVIG treatmentRenal insufficiencyRenal failureRenal injuryIVIG preparationsSuch patientsReplacement therapyClinical disordersTherapyCases recoveryComplicationsPatientsRecurrenceWidespread useInjuryInsufficiencyAgentsCasesBone marrow transplant nephropathy: a case report and review of the literature.
Cruz D, Perazella M, Mahnensmith R. Bone marrow transplant nephropathy: a case report and review of the literature. Journal Of The American Society Of Nephrology 1997, 8: 166-73. PMID: 9013462, DOI: 10.1681/asn.v81166.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBone marrow transplant nephropathyBone marrow transplantationRenal injuryTransplant nephropathyMarrow transplantationLate renal injuryEarly renal injuryHemolytic uremic syndromeVariety of causesNephrotoxic medicationsRenal failurePathologic featuresCase reportUremic syndromeLate effectsRadiation therapyRenal syndromeSyndromeNephropathySubsequent treatmentTransplantationInjuryMedicationsChemotherapyReview
1996
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor therapy in chronic hemodialysis patients: Any evidence of erythropoietin resistance?
Cruz D, Perazella M, Abu-Alfa A, Mahnensmith R. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor therapy in chronic hemodialysis patients: Any evidence of erythropoietin resistance? American Journal Of Kidney Diseases 1996, 28: 535-540. PMID: 8840943, DOI: 10.1016/s0272-6386(96)90464-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic hemodialysis patientsEnzyme inhibitor therapyACE inhibitorsHemodialysis patientsInhibitor therapySevere anemiaGroup 2Group 1End-stage renal diseaseExacerbation of anemiaSuppression of angiotensinChronic renal failureCongestive heart failureTherapy of anemiaBone marrow responseSignificant differencesRed blood cell productionRecombinant human EpoRHuEPO responseChronic hemodialysisErythropoietin resistanceRenal transplantationBaseline characteristicsHospital daysRenal failureA Middle-Aged Woman with Back and Flank Pain
Cruz D, Perazella M, Mahnensmith R. A Middle-Aged Woman with Back and Flank Pain. Hospital Practice 1996, 31: 193-209. PMID: 8814129, DOI: 10.1080/21548331.1996.11443354.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMiddle-aged womenFlank painFrank renal failureAbnormal liver enzymesCareful preoperative evaluationUrinary tract infectionExtent of inflammationLipid-laden macrophagesRadiologic imaging techniquesChronic pyelonephritisConstitutional symptomsFlank massRenal failureTract infectionsPreoperative evaluationDraining sinusMild azotemiaXanthogranulomatous pyelonephritisXanthoma cellsSubsequent careLiver enzymesAdequate exposureUncommon variantCT scanSurgical planningAcute renal failure after cardiac transplantation: a case report and review of the literature.
Cruz D, Perazella M. Acute renal failure after cardiac transplantation: a case report and review of the literature. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 1996, 69: 461-8. PMID: 9381741, PMCID: PMC2589003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute renal failureRenal failurePoor preoperative renal functionLow cyclosporine dosesPre-renal azotemiaPreoperative renal functionTypical clinical presentationNovel therapeutic approachesCyclosporine dosesCardiac transplantCardiac transplantationHeart transplantationFrequent complicationHemodynamic compromiseRenal functionHeart transplantTransplant centersClinical featuresClinical presentationUrinary indicesCase reportTherapeutic approachesActual incidenceHigh dosesPeptide-like substances
1993
NSAID Nephrotoxicity Revisited: Acute Renal Failure Due to Parenteral Ketorolac
PERAZELLA M, BULLER G. NSAID Nephrotoxicity Revisited: Acute Renal Failure Due to Parenteral Ketorolac. Southern Medical Journal 1993, 86: 1421-1424. PMID: 8272928, DOI: 10.1097/00007611-199312000-00025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNSAID nephrotoxicityAcute renal failureSevere postoperative painMajor surgical proceduresKetorolac therapyParenteral ketorolacRenal hypoperfusionNonsurgical patientsPostoperative painRenal insufficiencyElderly patientsNonnarcotic analgesicsOral NSAIDsRenal failureRenal functionSuch patientsUrine outputSurgical proceduresKetorolacPatientsMedical literatureNephrotoxicitySuch proceduresSame degreeHypoperfusionRenal Failure and Severe Hypokalemia Associated With Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Perazella M, Eisen R, Frederick W, Brown E. Renal Failure and Severe Hypokalemia Associated With Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia. American Journal Of Kidney Diseases 1993, 22: 462-467. PMID: 8372846, DOI: 10.1016/s0272-6386(12)70154-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute myelomonocytic leukemiaRenal failureMyelomonocytic leukemiaRenal parenchymal infiltrationRenal tubular injuryHypokalemia AssociatedInappropriate kaliuresisMicrovascular insufficiencyRenal insufficiencySevere hypokalemiaTubular injuryParenchymal infiltrationSetting of leukemiaBlast cellsLeukemiaMetabolic perturbationsHypokalemiaVariety of mechanismsInsufficiencyFailureLeukostasisKaliuresisEtiologyInjury
1991
Can Ibuprofen Cause Acute Renal Failure in a Normal Individual? A Case of Acute Overdose
Perazella M, Buller G. Can Ibuprofen Cause Acute Renal Failure in a Normal Individual? A Case of Acute Overdose. American Journal Of Kidney Diseases 1991, 18: 600-602. PMID: 1951342, DOI: 10.1016/s0272-6386(12)80657-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugsAcute renal failureRenal blood flowRenal failureAcute renal insufficiencyCase of AcuteRenal insufficiencyTubular necrosisAntiinflammatory drugsBlood flowRenal syndromeClinical situationsNormal individualsIbuprofenFailureAcutePatientsSyndromeInsufficiencyNecrosis