A rare cause of acute renal failure

Authors

  • Maria Ana Mirante Department of Surgery, ULS Médio, Tejo, Portugal
  • Maria Sousa de Sousa Department of Surgery, ULS Médio, Tejo, Portugal
  • Pedro Febra Department of Surgery, ULS Médio, Tejo, Portugal
  • Sílvia Borges Department of Surgery, ULS Médio, Tejo, Portugal
  • Firmo Mineiro Department of Surgery, ULS Médio, Tejo, Portugal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20253845

Keywords:

Small intestine adenocarcinoma, Intestinal obstruction, Acute renal failure, Case report

Abstract

Adenocarcinoma of the small intestine is a rare but aggressive malignancy accounting for a small fraction of gastrointestinal cancers. We present a clinical case of a female in her mid-30s with acute kidney failure caused by persistent vomiting due to an occlusive small intestine adenocarcinoma. This report highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges associated with this uncommon tumor and underscores the importance of considering rare malignancies in patients with unexplained gastrointestinal symptoms and renal complications.

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2025-11-26

How to Cite

Mirante, M. A., Sousa, M. S. de, Febra, P., Borges, S., & Mineiro, F. (2025). A rare cause of acute renal failure. International Surgery Journal, 12(12), 2165–2167. https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20253845

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Case Reports