Open AccessRectal ulcer in a hemodialysis patient receiving Kayexalate ®
Author(s) -
Collot Julia,
Salaouatchi Tayeb,
Rickaert Fabienne,
Floriani Albino,
Buysschaert Benoit,
Mesquita Maria,
Godon Eric
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4043
Subject(s) - medicine , hemodialysis , biopsy , gastroenterology , hyperkalemia
Kayexalate can cause severe unrecognized GI lesions. Diagnosis of kayexalate crystals in GI biopsy samples is important. Pathologists and clinicians should work hand in hand. New drugs should be available to all patients to treat hyperkalemia.