Interstitial nephritis
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Clinic
- Also known as tubulointerstitial nephritis, is inflammation of the area of the kidney known as the renal interstitium, which consists of a collection of cells, extracellular matrix, and fluid surrounding the renal tubules.
- Renal interstitium participate in the fluid and electrolyte exchange as well as endocrine functions of kidney.
- Common causes include infection, or reaction to medication such as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, or antibiotics