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

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