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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Radiology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Allergic interstitial nephritis (AIN) is an underdiagnosed cause of acute kidney injury (AKI).
  • Diagnosis typically relies on renal biopsy, an invasive procedure with associated risks.
  • AIN may present with subtle or normal urinalysis findings, complicating early detection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight contrast-enhanced MRI findings in a biopsy-proven case of AIN.
  • To propose striated nephrogram as a potential imaging biomarker for AIN.
  • To suggest MRI as a non-invasive diagnostic adjunct for suspected AIN.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of biopsy-proven allergic interstitial nephritis.
  • Review of clinical presentation, urinalysis, and laboratory findings.
  • Analysis of contrast-enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) findings, specifically the nephrogram.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with biopsy-proven AIN.
  • Contrast-enhanced MRI demonstrated a characteristic striated nephrogram.
  • This imaging finding suggests AIN as a differential diagnosis for striated nephrogram.

Conclusions:

  • Contrast-enhanced MRI can visualize a striated nephrogram in AIN.
  • This imaging modality offers a potential non-invasive method to diagnose AIN.
  • Incorporating MRI into the diagnostic workup may improve AIN detection and management.