Plasma cells, scattered eosinophils and some neutrophils are also usually present. The interstitium shows edema. The tubules are of normal caliber and not atrophic. The glomeruli and arterial vasculature appear normal. The patients present with acute renal failure.
Urine sediment shows white cells, white cell casts, and occasionally eosinophils.
Mild proteinuria is present but not of nephrotic range. Systemic manifestations of a hypersensitivity reaction such as rash, fever and arthralgias may be present. Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease. Search Medline at National Library of Medicine Please be patient during transfer. Medline will open in a new window.