Primary tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome

Syndrome of tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis.

We report a case of acute tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome (TINU syndrome) in an elderly Indian woman. TINU is one of the rare causes of acute tubulo interstitial nephritis and is likely to be missed as there is often temporal gap between the appearance of the renal and ocular manifestations.

presenting a case with tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis (tinu- syndrome)

concurrence of interstitial nephritis and uveitis named tubulointestitioal nephritis and uveitis syndrome (tinu) are unusual and uncommon presentations of interstitial nephritis. this syndrome is considered after ruling out other differential diagnoses. a-38-year old man presented with acute renal failure and uveitis. the histologic findings of renal biopsy showed acute tubulointestitioal nephr...

Tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome: sore eyes and sick kidneys.

Tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis (TINU) syndrome: epidemiology, diagnosis and management

Acute tubulointerstitial nephritis is demonstrated in 2–3% of all native renal biopsies, increasing to 10–15% if the biopsy is performed in the setting of acute renal failure [1]. It is most commonly related to medication or infection [1,2]. An increasingly recognized entity is tubulointerstitial nephritis with uveitis (TINU) syndrome. We outline the clinical course of a patient with TINU syndr...

Tubulointerstitial Nephritis and Uveitis Syndrome in an Elderly Man

Tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis (TINU) syndrome is a rare disease of unknown etiology defined by the combination of tubulointerstitial nephritis, uveitis, and biochemical abnormalities. It has been reported that TINU mainly affects adolescents and young women. Here we reported a special case regarding a 60-year-old man with acute renal failure due to TINU syndrome documented by renal b...