Ifosfamide nephrotoxicity in children: histopathological features in two cases

Med Pediatr Oncol. 1996 Jul;27(1):57-61. doi: 10.1002/(SICI)1096-911X(199607)27:1<57::AID-MPO11>3.0.CO;2-2.

Abstract

We report on two children with rhabdomyosarcoma who received ifosfamide as part of their chemotherapy schedule. Both children subsequently developed severe ifosfamide-induced nephrotoxicity, necessitating electrolyte supplementation. We describe the histopathological findings of renal biopsies performed in these children after the onset of renal dysfunction and comment on the possible mechanisms involved in ifosfamide nephrotoxicity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating / adverse effects*
  • Biopsy
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ifosfamide / adverse effects*
  • Kidney Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Kidney Diseases / pathology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma / drug therapy

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating
  • Ifosfamide