All::Nephrology::Diseases::Acute interstitial nephritis
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Acute interstitial nephritis accounts for {{c1::25%}} of drug-induced acute kidney injury
Acute interstitial nephritisWhat are the drug causes of Acute interstitial nephritis?
- penicillin
- rifampicin
- NSAIDs
- allopurinol
- furosemide
What are the systemic disease causes of Acute interstitial nephritis?
- SLE
- sarcoidosis
- Sjögren's syndrome
What are the infective causes of Acute interstitial nephritis?
Hanta virus , staphylococci
Acute interstitial nephritisWhat is the histological findings in Acute interstitial nephritis?
marked interstitial oedema and interstitial infiltrate in the connective tissue between renal tubules
Acute interstitial nephritisWhat symptoms might Acute interstitial nephritis present with?
fever, rash, arthralgia
Acute interstitial nephritisWhat changes are seen on bloods with Acute interstitial nephritis?
- eosinophilia
- mild renal impairment
What changes are seen in urine with Acute interstitial nephritis?
- sterile pyuria
- white cell casts
What is Acute interstitial nephritis?
is acute inflammation of the renal tubulo-interstitium
Acute interstitial nephritisWhat is the treatment for Acute interstitial nephritis?
May resolve once the triggering medication is discontinued. Corticosteroid therapy may be associated with greater recovery of kidney function.
Acute interstitial nephritisWhat are the lasting side effects from Acute interstitial nephritis?
Most patients have some residual renal impairment after an episode of acute interstitial nephritis.
Acute interstitial nephritis