[Immuno-allergic interstitial nephritis: steroids yes or no?].
Clinical decision analysis computer programs are now being developed and can guide the physician facing difficult options. The clinical example chosen here is that of a 58-year-old patient with acute interstitial nephritis, and the question to be answered is: are steroids indicated? The result suggests that, in view of the high mortality associated with dialysis, a trial with steroids is warranted.
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Département de médecine, Hôpital cantonal universitaire, Genève.
Schifferli
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D000208:Acute Disease; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D004360:Drug Therapy, Computer-Assisted; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009395:Nephritis, Interstitial / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011379:Prognosis; D011788:Quality of Life; D012307:Risk Factors; D013256:Steroids / Q000627:therapeutic use
D013256:Steroids
Néphrite interstitielle immunoallergique: stéroïdes ou non?