[Crystal formation in tissues after infusions given as a part of intensive therapy].

In a total of 45 deceased persons, 33 cases showed no intrarenal crystal deposition and in 12 cases morphological investigation revealed intrarenal crystal deposition of varying intensity. All patients with crystal deposition had received considerable quantities of xylitol infusions within a period of 10 days. The possible connection between infusion of xylitol-containing solutions and intrarenal crystal deposition is discussed in detail.