Granulomatous interstitial nephritis in renal transplant recipient.
Tuberculosis of a transplanted kidney is a rare and serious complication. Search for renal tuberculosis as the cause of deterioration of graft function is mandatory in a renal transplant recipient with tuberculosis of other organs e.g. pulmonary tuberculosis in this patient. Renal histopathology is required for the diagnosis. Treatment with anti-tuberculosis drugs can improve renal function. Drug interactions should be considered when rifampicin is administered with cyclosporin A.
Napathorn
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Department of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
Praditpornsilpa
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Yenrudi
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D000328:Adult; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000601:surgery; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D009395:Nephritis, Interstitial / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D014019:Tissue Donors; D014398:Tuberculosis, Renal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
D000995:Antitubercular Agents