Interstitial nephritis overview

Interstitial nephritis Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Interstitial nephritis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Study of choice
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
X-Ray
CT
MRI
Echocardiography or Ultrasound
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Interstitial nephritis overview On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Interstitial nephritis overview All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Interstitial nephritis overview
CDC on Interstitial nephritis overview
Interstitial nephritis overview in the news
Blogs on Interstitial nephritis overview
Directions to Hospitals Treating Interstitial nephritis
Risk calculators and risk factors for Interstitial nephritis overview

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Interstitial nephritis (or Tubulo-interstitial nephritis) is a form of nephritis affecting the interstitium of the kidneys surrounding the tubules. This disease can be either acute, which means it occurs suddenly or chronic, meaning it is ongoing and eventually ending in kidney failure.