Presentation
We present a case of acute interstitial nephritis in a 10-year-old boy, which was probably drug-induced. Initial symptoms included fever, loss of appetite, weight loss, alterations in urine analysis and mild renal failure. [analesdepediatria.org]
Entire Body System
- Fever
Initial symptoms included fever, loss of appetite, weight loss, alterations in urine analysis and mild renal failure. Treatment with steroids produced a good clinical response and renal function returned to normal within a few months. [analesdepediatria.org]
Treatment
SHOWING 1-10 OF 59 REFERENCES Treatment of acute interstitial nephritis H. [semanticscholar.org]
Treatment is determined by the underlying cause. Steroids play an important role when tubulointerstitial nephritis is caused by medication or autoimmune diseases. The prognosis is usually good if the problem is detected early and treated properly. [pesquisa.bvsalud.org]
Early steroid treatment improves the recovery of renal function in patients with drug-induced acute interstitial nephritis. [medicinaylaboratorio.com]
Treatment with steroids produced a good clinical response and renal function returned to normal within a few months. El Texto completo está disponible en PDF Bibliografía [1.] R. Pamukcu, A.V. Moorthy, J.R. Singer, R. Hong, D.P. Simpson. [analesdepediatria.org]
Prognosis
The prognosis is usually good if the problem is detected early and treated properly. [pesquisa.bvsalud.org]
Etiology
Chronic interstitial nephritis: etiologic factors. Ann Intern Med 1975; 82: 453-459. https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-82-4-453 González E, Praga M, Grupo Madrileño de Nefritis Intersticiales. [medicinaylaboratorio.com]