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Article: Genes may rule the etiology of tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis.
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- Health & Medicine Week
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- September 20, 2004
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2004 SEP 20 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Genes may rule the etiology of tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis.
According to researchers in England, "we describe monozygotic male twins who developed tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis (TINU) almost 2 years apart. They presented with non-specific symptoms and were noted to have glycosuria and renal impairment. Both children have uveitis."
"One had biopsy-proven interstitial nephritis and the other had biochemical evidence of transient tubular dysfunction. While the renal parameters improved, they are still under treatment for uveitis. The occurrence of TINU in identical twins at an interval of ...