Acute and chronic tubulointerstitial diseases result from the interplay of renal cells and inflammatory cells. Injury to renal cells leads to new local antigen expression, inflammato...
AKI: Elevated creatinine, BU...
Discontinue offending agent, including topical NSAIDs
Reduce exposure to nephrotoxic agents
Supportive measures:
Maintain adequate hydration
Symptomatic relief for fever and rash
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Low potassium (<2 g/day), s...
N12 Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not spcf as acute or chronic
N10 Acute tubulo-interstitial nephritis
N11.9 Chronic tubulo-interstitial nephritis, unspecified
N16 Renal tubulo-interstitial d...
First step in treatment is to remove offending agents. Most common in elderly on NSAIDs, proton pump inhibitors and antibiotics.
A renal biopsy is preferred and is the gold standard to ...
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FIGURE 28.20. Hematuria. This field shows a large number of red blood cells (RBCs) accompanied by one polymorphonuclear neutrophil in the sediment. Note that the RBCs appear to be regularly shaped, biconcave disks. (Bright-field microscopy, 3160.)
FIGURE 28.20. Hematuria. This field shows a large number of red blood cells (RBCs) accompanied by one polymorphonuclear neutrophil in the ...