International J. of Healthcare & Biomedical Research,Volume : 2, Issue:1, October 2013, Pages 54-56
Bone Marrow Oxalosis : Case Report
*Dr. Preeti Bajaj, Dr. Balbir singh Shah
Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Hospital & Research center , Adgaon , Nashik , India
*Corresponding author: Email: dr.prbajaj@gmail.com
Abstract:
Hyperoxaluria is characterized by supersaturation of calcium oxalate in the urine, and is strongly associated with nephrolithiasis
and nephrocalcinosis. Long-standing and unattended hyperoxaluria can progressively impair renal functions, and ultimately lead
to renal failure. The devastating phenomenon is characterized by oxalosis, a condition in which calcium oxalate crystals are
deposited in the extrarenal organs. [1]The common sites of oxalate deposition are the bones, bone marrow, blood vessels, central
nervous system, peripheral nerves, retina, skin, and thyroid, etc.
nephrocalcinosis, urolithiasis and progressive renal insufficiency.
[3]
[2]
Calcium oxalate has a very low solubility leading to
Here we present a case report of a 29- year old female in
whom a diagnosis of oxalosis was made on bone marrow biopsy.
Keywords: Bone Marrow, Oxalosis
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