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Algorithmic Approach to Acute Interstitial Nephritis
When to suspect AIN? (not sensitive)
 • AKI, AKD, rapidly progressive
Interstitial Nephritis ... sterile pyuria, WBC ... , microscopic hematuria ... #Interstitial #Nephritis ... #nephrology #diagnosis
Urinary Casts and Disease Associations
Hyaline - May be nonspecific; seen in normal individuals or during severe
are seen in acute ... tubulointerstitial nephritis ... , renal tuberculosis ... Fatty - Nephrotic ... #Diagnosis #Nephrology
Atlas of Urine Microscopy Findings
 • Epithelial cells - Normal
 • Renal tubular cells - Acute
tubular cells - Acute ... - Diagnostic of ... brown cast” - Necrotic ... protein indicating acute ... #nephrology #casts
Urine Microscopy - Casts
Acellular Casts
 • Hyaline Casts - Consists of only precipitated Tamm-Horsfell protein without
suggestive of nephrotic ... : • RBC Casts - ... glomerulonephritis • WBC ... #nephrology #interpretation ... #diagnosis
Causes of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Acute increase
Causes of Acute ... increase in creatinine ... polyangiitis /microscopic ... Interstitial Nephritis ... #KidneyInjury #Nephrology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
kidney disease, and nephrotic ... kidney disease, and nephrotic ... Kidney stones caused ... #Nephrology #Pharmacology ... #Medications #Table