043 AKI & HEPATITIS C: A CASE OF CO-EXISTING ANTIPHOSPHOLIPID SYNDROME & MIXED CRYOGLOBULINEMIA

Abstract

continuous veno-venous hemodiafiltration (CVVHDF) and charcoal heamoperfusion treatment. However, she did not obtain any significant neurological recovery. Electroencephalography (EEG) showed an encephalopathic picture. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed bilateral gyriform hyperintense signal changes and multiple microhemorrhages changes. Eventually she succumbed to nosocomial infection. Discussion: High index of suspicion and active enquiry regarding SF ingestion is required for ESRF patients presenting with hiccups and seizure. Early diagnosis and treatment is important as immediate haemodialysis is potentially beneficial in starfruit neurotoxicity. Poor conscious level and seizures development in SF neurotoxicity are poor prognosis factors. Patients with renal failure should be advised to avoid starfruit ingestion.