Tubular Diseases Flashcards
Etiology of Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
- Drugs
- Systemic Disease
- Infections
- Idiopathic
Etiology of Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
- Drugs
Etiology of Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
- Most Common Causes
- Most Common Specific Cause
DRUGS (MOST COMMON)
- Antibiotics (most important) e.g., β-lactams (methicillin) - Sulfonamides
Etiology of Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
- Systemic Diseases
① Sarcoidosis.
② Sjögren’s disease.
③ Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Dx of Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
- Hx
- Labs
- Bx
Dx of Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
- Hx
HISTORY OF :
▪ Drug intake
▪ Exposure to toxic substance
▪ Infection.
Dx of Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
- Labs
Dx of Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
- Bx
managment of Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
Management of Acute Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
- Algorithm
etiology of Acute Pyelonephritis
etiology of Acute Pyelonephritis
- Organisms
Risk Factors for Acute Pyelonephritis
- Impaired Urine Flow
▪ Anatomical abnormalities (as vesico-ureteric reflux - ureteric stricture).
▪ Renal stones.
▪ Senile prostatic enlargement and bladder neck obstruction.
▪ Neurogenic bladder (leads to residual urine in the bladder and stasis).
Complications of Acute Pyelonephritis