An Adolescent Girl with Tubulointerstitial Nephritis and Uveitis (TINU) Syndrome

  • Hana Setterquist Texas Tech University Health Science Center
  • Kinsley Stepka
Keywords: pediatric nephrology, tubulointerstitial nephritis, bilateral uveitis, acute on chronic renal failure

Abstract

Tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis (TINU) syndrome is a rare and poorly understood condition that is likely underdiagnosed. The possibility that uveitis and acute tubulointerstitial nephritis do not occur simultaneously may make diagnosis more difficult. Treatment consists of systemic corticosteroids and potentially non-steroid immunosuppressants. Renal disease usually resolves spontaneously or with appropriate treatment, however, ocular manifestations may be chronic or relapsing. We report a case of tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome in a 12-year-old female.

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Published
2021-01-18
How to Cite
Hana Setterquist, & Kinsley Stepka. (2021). An Adolescent Girl with Tubulointerstitial Nephritis and Uveitis (TINU) Syndrome . Journal of Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs, 2, 13 - 17. https://doi.org/10.36013/jrdod.v2i.41
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