Interstitial nephritis with reversible renal failure due to a copper-containing intrauterine contraceptive device.
A 41-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital because of renal failure requiring hemodialysis treatment. Renal biopsy revealed active chronic interstitial nephritis. Renal function nearly normalized after removal of a copper-containing intrauterine device (IUCD). We conclude that copper-IUCDs may lead to renal failure in women with copper allergy.
Hocher
B
B
Department of Medicine, Klinikum Steglitz, FU Berlin, FRG.
Keller
F
F
Krause
P H
PH
Gollnick
H
H
Oelkers
W
W
D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D000328:Adult; D003300:Copper; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007435:Intrauterine Devices, Copper / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007668:Kidney / Q000473:pathology*; D009395:Nephritis, Interstitial / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D012882:Skin Tests
D003300:Copper