Case report reveals gastric mucosa lesions in patients using lanthanum carbonate, suggesting safety concerns.
Background: Lanthanum carbonate is widely used as a phosphate binder in patients undergoing hemodialysis and is considered safe. However, lanthanum deposition in gastrointestinal mucosa has been increasingly reported.
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