Issue: 2013 > December > case report

Keep an eye out for tubulo-interstitial nephritis



CASE REPORT
S.A.M.E.G. Timmermans, J.J. Huitema, J.J.J.M. Wirtz
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Abstract

Acute tubulo-interstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome
(TINU) is a rare disease, generally presenting in young
women. We describe a 16-year-old Turkish girl with
aspecific symptoms and elevated serum creatinine.
Further, she complained about a burning pain in her left
eye. Renal biopsy revealed acute TIN. Other conditions
were excluded and TINU was diagnosed.