A case of granulomatous tubulointerstitial nephritis in a patient with pulmonary sarcoidosis

Abstract

A clinical observation is presented of a patient with pulmonary sarcoidosis, who was diagnosed with kidney damage after three years with the development of chronic renal failure and the need for replacement therapy. A histological examination of the renal biopsy revealed a granulomatous process in the interstitial tissue, which was regarded as an extrapulmonary manifestation of sarcoidosis. Pulse therapy with glucocorticoids was prescribed and an attempt was made to reduce hemodialysis sessions.

Keywords

• sarcoidosis
• kidney damage
• renal failure
• tubulointerstitial nephritis