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An unusual case of acute kidney injury

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Felicity Trimmer, Dr Jo Taylor
Foundation Years Journal, volume 9, issue 5, p.6 (123Doc Education, London, May 2015)

Abstract

We present an unusual case of severe acute kidney injury in a young diabetic patient. The case highlights the severity and complexity of managing renal failure in obese diabetic patients.

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Authors

Felicity Trimmer

FY1 Doctor
Renal Unit, Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2JY
felicity.trimmer@dchft.nhs.uk

Dr Jo Taylor (Corresponding author)

Consultant Nephrologist
Renal Unit, Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Williams Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2JY
jo.taylor@dchft.nhs.uk

References

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