Tubulointerstitial Disease: Causes and Pathological Changes
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Drug-induced acute interstitial nephritis can be reversed by withdrawing the offending drug.

True

30% to 40% of affected patients of acute interstitial nephritis have an identified offending drug or mechanism.

False

NSAIDs can lead to acute tubular injury and acute kidney injury by increasing secretion of prostaglandins.

False

Acute interstitial nephritis can present with both acute kidney injury and nephrotic syndrome.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Uric acid crystals in tubules can lead to obstruction and acute kidney injury in acute uric acid nephropathy.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Chronic urate nephropathy is caused by acute hyperuricemia in gout.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nephrocalcinosis is associated with chronic tubulointerstitial disease and renal insufficiency.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

CKDu stands for Chronic Kidney Disease of Unique Aetiology.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

CKDu is predominantly found in agricultural communities in Sri Lanka and North America.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

CKDu primarily affects women between 40-60 years old.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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