title: Immunoglobulin G4 related tubulointerstitial nephritis.
abstract: Tubulointerstitial nephritis is an uncommon manifestation of IgG4 related disease. A case of tubulointerstitial nephritis with special features including isolated renal involvement in this multisystem disorder and the absence of response to steroid therapy in a young male is reported here. There was no nephromegaly, eosinophilia or other organ involvement. The importance of early detection and treatment for preservation of kidney function is highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nephrology, Apollo Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Nithyashree
authors.affiliation: Department of Nephrology, Apollo Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rajagopalan
authors.affiliation: Department of Nephrology, Apollo Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Annigeri
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Apollo Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mani
keywords: Immunoglobulin G4 related disease; isolated renal involvement; tubulointerstitial nephritis