Case Report: Toxic tubulointerstitial nephropathy with lipofuscin deposition – the potential cause of occupational Bisphenol-A exposition

This case study delves into the link, between exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA) and kidney issues filling a gap in human focused research found in studies. The individual, a 72-year man with a history of BPA exposure in a plastics manufacturing facility experienced a gradual decline in kidney function o...

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Main Authors: László Bidiga, Tamás Csonka, Gábor Méhes, Csilla Markóth, Dávid Hutkai, János Mátyus
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Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://www.por-journal.com/articles/10.3389/pore.2025.1612046/full
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Tamás Csonka
Gábor Méhes
Csilla Markóth
Dávid Hutkai
János Mátyus
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Gábor Méhes
Csilla Markóth
Dávid Hutkai
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description This case study delves into the link, between exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA) and kidney issues filling a gap in human focused research found in studies. The individual, a 72-year man with a history of BPA exposure in a plastics manufacturing facility experienced a gradual decline in kidney function over 18 months. Medical tests showed kidney disease with a buildup of lipofuscin in renal tubular cells upon examination. This discovery suggests a connection between BPA exposure and kidney damage underscoring the need for investigation. The lack of human based evidence highlights the importance of research to understand the toxic effects of BPA on the kidneys. In addition, to its implications this case emphasizes the importance of improving safety protocols and raising awareness among healthcare professionals in relevant work environments to reduce potential health risks associated with BPA exposure.
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spelling doaj-art-3a5bbef3459444d89e132e04e5e2fee22025-08-20T03:33:03ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Pathology and Oncology Research1532-28072025-07-013110.3389/pore.2025.16120461612046Case Report: Toxic tubulointerstitial nephropathy with lipofuscin deposition – the potential cause of occupational Bisphenol-A expositionLászló Bidiga0Tamás Csonka1Gábor Méhes2Csilla Markóth3Dávid Hutkai4János Mátyus5Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, HungaryDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, HungaryDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, HungaryDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, HungaryDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, HungaryDivision of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, HungaryThis case study delves into the link, between exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA) and kidney issues filling a gap in human focused research found in studies. The individual, a 72-year man with a history of BPA exposure in a plastics manufacturing facility experienced a gradual decline in kidney function over 18 months. Medical tests showed kidney disease with a buildup of lipofuscin in renal tubular cells upon examination. This discovery suggests a connection between BPA exposure and kidney damage underscoring the need for investigation. The lack of human based evidence highlights the importance of research to understand the toxic effects of BPA on the kidneys. In addition, to its implications this case emphasizes the importance of improving safety protocols and raising awareness among healthcare professionals in relevant work environments to reduce potential health risks associated with BPA exposure.https://www.por-journal.com/articles/10.3389/pore.2025.1612046/fullbisphenol A (BPA) exposurenephrotoxicitychronic kidney diseaselipofuscin accumulationworkplace safety
spellingShingle László Bidiga
Tamás Csonka
Gábor Méhes
Csilla Markóth
Dávid Hutkai
János Mátyus
Case Report: Toxic tubulointerstitial nephropathy with lipofuscin deposition – the potential cause of occupational Bisphenol-A exposition
Pathology and Oncology Research
bisphenol A (BPA) exposure
nephrotoxicity
chronic kidney disease
lipofuscin accumulation
workplace safety
title Case Report: Toxic tubulointerstitial nephropathy with lipofuscin deposition – the potential cause of occupational Bisphenol-A exposition
title_full Case Report: Toxic tubulointerstitial nephropathy with lipofuscin deposition – the potential cause of occupational Bisphenol-A exposition
title_fullStr Case Report: Toxic tubulointerstitial nephropathy with lipofuscin deposition – the potential cause of occupational Bisphenol-A exposition
title_full_unstemmed Case Report: Toxic tubulointerstitial nephropathy with lipofuscin deposition – the potential cause of occupational Bisphenol-A exposition
title_short Case Report: Toxic tubulointerstitial nephropathy with lipofuscin deposition – the potential cause of occupational Bisphenol-A exposition
title_sort case report toxic tubulointerstitial nephropathy with lipofuscin deposition the potential cause of occupational bisphenol a exposition
topic bisphenol A (BPA) exposure
nephrotoxicity
chronic kidney disease
lipofuscin accumulation
workplace safety
url https://www.por-journal.com/articles/10.3389/pore.2025.1612046/full
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