Acute tubular necrosis

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• Synonyms

  • ATN
  • Renal tubular necrosis

• Causes

  • Renal ischaemia
  • Drug nephrotoxicity
  • Cytotoxic drug
  • Acute leukaemia
  • Carbon tetrachloride
  • Crush Injury syndrome

• Effects

  • Acute kidney injury
  • Renal tubular damage
  • Acute nephritic syndrome
  • Impaired concentrating ability
  • High urinary Potassium

• Parents

  • Renal tubular disease
  • Necrosis