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What workup would you perform for a patient with chronic kidney disease and kidney biopsy showing hypersensitivity-type interstitial nephritis?

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Nephrology · Penn Medicine Cherry Hill

A thorough history and physical exam, including eye exam, then a very thorough drug history including OTCs, herbals, supplements, & illicits. Other workup would be guided by findings from exam and history (systemic findings) and specific pathology features such as granulomas.

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