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A case of Fanconi syndrome due to a deferasirox overdose and a trial of plasmapheresis.

WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE: Deferasirox has nephrotoxic effects in the context of chronic therapy. This case report illustrates proximal tubular dysfunction (Fanconi syndrome) due to an acute deferasirox overdose.

CASE DESCRIPTION: In response, we trialled plasmapheresis to eliminate the drug. Deferasirox levels were obtained in the context of three rounds of plasmapheresis. Given the half-life model of decay, we concluded that plasmapheresis may not have been successful. The patient ultimately recovered normal tubular function after 2 months.

WHAT IS NEW AND CONCLUSION: This report is the first to describe acute deferasirox-induced nephrotoxicity, and the application of plasmapheresis that, ultimately, did not change the typical time to recovery.

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