The clinical and pathological features of drug-associated acute interstitial nephritis / 中华肾脏病杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the clinical and pathological features of drug-associated acute interstitial nephritis. Methods Clinical presentations and pathological features were investigated in 14 patients with drug-associated acute interstitial nephritis. Lymphocyt; stimulation test was performed to confirm, the offending drugs. Results All patients presented with acute renal failure, but typical clinical features were often absent. Renal biopsy was therefore needed to establish the diagnosis. Conclusion Lymphocyte stimulation test is a very useful means in the determination of offending drugs.