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  • Title: Granulomatous Interstitial Nephritis: A Rare Cause of Acute Kidney Injury.
    Author: Ahmad S, Anees M, Akbar H, Akhtar N.
    Journal: J Coll Physicians Surg Pak; 2018 Nov; 28(11):885-887. PubMed ID: 30369386.
    Abstract:
    Acute granulomatous interstitial nephritis (GIN) is a rare cause of acute kidney injury (AKI) but treatable. It is present in 0.5 to 0.9% of native renal biopsies. Treatment with moderate dosage of steroids is associated with good prognosis. We herein review a case of a 48-year lady having AKI following drug-induced damage [non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and antibiotics]. Her renal functions did not improve after one month of drug withdrawal, so renal biopsy was done that showed acute GIN. She was treated with intravenous then oral steroids that completely resolved AKI.
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