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Acute Kidney Injury Secondary to Vitamin D Toxicity: Report of Two Cases

Authors: [Khurshid A. Banday, M.D], [Mohammad Ashraf Bhat, M.D], [Nazir A. Palla, M.D.], [Tufail Ahmad, M.D], [Abdul Rashid Reshi, M.D], [M. Saleem Najar, M.D.]

Corresponding Author:(Khurshid A. Banday, M.D)

Keywords: Vitamin D, acute kidney injury, hypercalcemia

Department: Nephrology, SKIMS Srinagar

Abstract
We present two patients with hypercalcemia and acute kidney injury from intentional overdose of injectable vitamin D supplement. The patients presented to the nephrology department with varied clinical manifestations. Both had received a cumulative dose of vitamin D in millions of units. Both made a complete clinical recovery after hydration and low dose steroids. These cases highlight the need for caution when using unregulated injectable form of vitamin D. JMS 2011;14(2):63-65