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A 62-year-old woman undergoes treatment for bilateral gonarthrosis and has been regularly taking diclofenac sodium for 2 years. During the last six months she notes elevations of her blood pressure to 160/100 mm Hg. X-ray of the knee joints shows decreased height of the inter-articular space, marginal growths on the articular surfaces, and epiphyseal osteoporosis. General urinalysis shows the following specific gravity - 1010, erythrocytes-5-6 in sight, leukocytes - 10-12 in sight, casts (cylinders)-0-1 in sight, glucose-not detected, protein - 0.22 g/L. Fasting plasma glucose - 63 mmol/L What is the most likely cause of the changes observed in the general urinalysis?

Answer options

  1. Tubulointerstitial nephritis
  2. Diabetic nephropathy
  3. Urolithiasis
  4. Hypertensive nephropathy
  5. Chronic glomerulonephritis
Correct answer

Tubulointerstitial nephritis

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