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World J Crit Care Med. Sep 9, 2022; 11(5): 330-334
Published online Sep 9, 2022. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v11.i5.330
Published online Sep 9, 2022. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v11.i5.330
Acute kidney injury associated with consumption of starfruit juice: A case report
Thajudeen Mohammed Zuhary, R Ponampalam, Department of Emergency Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore 169608, Singapore
Author contributions: Zuhary TM and Ponampalam R equally contributed to this case study.
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Corresponding author: Thajudeen Mohammed Zuhary, MBBS, Doctor, Department of Emerthajudeen.mohd.zuhary@sgh.com.sg
Received: January 6, 2022
Peer-review started: January 6, 2022
First decision: March 24, 2022
Revised: May 6, 2022
Accepted: July 18, 2022
Article in press: July 18, 2022
Published online: September 9, 2022
Peer-review started: January 6, 2022
First decision: March 24, 2022
Revised: May 6, 2022
Accepted: July 18, 2022
Article in press: July 18, 2022
Published online: September 9, 2022
Core Tip
Core Tip: Physicians should have a high index of suspicion on possible interactions and toxicities that may occur with the use of traditional medications in combination with prescription drugs in susceptible patients. This report highlights the toxicity of starfruit when consumed as a traditional remedy for diabetes mellitus resulting in acute kidney injury.