Nephro-CKD

Question 1

Clinically, when should chronic tubulointerstitial disease be considered?

Answer 1

With slowly progressive or stable chronic kidney disease of unclear cause associated with bland urine sediment, proteinuria <2000 mg/24h, and atrophic kidneys on US

Question 2

How is CKD managed?

Answer 2

rapid determination and treatment of underlying causes of chronic tubulointerstitial disease may result in slower progression or slight reversal of kidney dysfunction.

-D/C meds, blood pressure control, immunosuppressive therapy if an inflammatory cause is present