Uveitis and Acute Interstitial Nephritis: What to Expect
  • Noel Lorenzo Villalba
    Hospital Universitario Dr. Negrin, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
  • Silvia Marrero Robayna
    Hospital Universitario Dr. Negrin, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
  • Davinia Ramírez Medina
  • Sara Moreno Casas
    Hospital Universitario Dr. Negrin, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
  • Jose Carlos Rodriguez Perez
    Hospital Universitario Dr. Negrin, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Abstract

A 46-year-old female patient presenting with acute interstitial nephritis and anterior uveitis was admitted. The renal biopsy disclosed the presence of interstitial nephritis, confirming the clinical diagnosis of tubulointerstitial nephritis
and uveitis (TINU) syndrome. Treatment with oral steroids was started, with prompt improvement of symptoms and
laboratory abnormalities.

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    Published: 2014-10-01
    Issue: Vol. 1 (2014) (view)

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    Villalba NL, Robayna SM, Medina DR, Casas SM, Perez JCR. Uveitis and Acute Interstitial Nephritis: What to Expect. EJCRIM 2014;1 doi:10.12890/2014_000111.

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