Recognizing IgG4-related tubulointerstitial nephritis.

Shawna MannMichael A SeidmanSean J BarbourAdeera LevinMollie CarruthersLuke Y C Chen

Published in: Canadian journal of kidney health and disease (2016)

IgG4-TIN is a distinct and emerging subtype of interstitial nephritis. Nephrologists must be aware of this entity and how to definitively diagnose and treat it. Prospective studies and ideally multi-center clinical trials are needed to study the epidemiology, treatment, and natural history of this disease.

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