Year: 2024 | Month: November | Volume: 11 | Issue: 11 | Pages: 290-294
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20241123
Djenkolism: Acute Kidney Injury Unresponsive to Conservative Therapy - A Case Report
Muhammad Ridho Bilhaq1, Etriyel Myh2
1General Practitioner of Universitas Andalas Hospital, 2Department of Urology, Universitas Andalas Hospital Padang, West Sumatera, Indonesia
Corresponding Author: Muhammad Ridho Bilhaq
ABSTRACT
Djenkol beans (Archidendron jiringa), a popular food in Southeast Asia, can cause djenkolism—a condition leading to acute kidney injury due to the presence of djenkol acid. This case report details a 26-year-old male who presented with three days of anuria following the consumption of half a kilogram of djenkol beans. Upon admission, he exhibited severe abdominal pain, costovertebral tenderness, and elevated renal markers, leading to a diagnosis of obstructive uropathy caused by djenkolic acid crystals. Initial conservative treatment was ineffective, prompting the need for emergency ureteroscopy and placement of bilateral JJ stents to relieve the obstruction. Post-procedure, the patient experienced significant improvement, with a marked increase in urine output; post-obstructive diuresis in the first 24 hours, and resolution of abdominal pain, alongside improved renal function. This case underscores the importance of recognizing djenkolism as a potential cause of acute kidney injury, and advocating for timely diagnosis and intervention to mitigate kidney damage. Public awareness regarding the risks associated with djenkol consumption is also essential.
Keywords: Djenkolism, Obstructive Uropathy, Post-Obstructive Diuresis, Acute Kidney Injury
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