Atypical Presentation of Tubulointerstitial Nephritis and Uveitis Syndrome, a Rare Disease

Abstract

Purpose: To expand the current knowledge of tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome (TINU), which might assist other ophthalmologists in recognizing and treating patients with this rare disease. Methods: A patient with atypical demographics and features was compared with previously described TINU cases. The case was analyzed in terms of how it compares with more “classic” cases, and the differences were identified. Results: The diagnosis of TINU is ultimately clinical, although aided by previous studies. Thus, it might present challenges when patients do not have the typical demographics or presenting features of TINU. Conclusions: Our patient showed features that deviated from classic TINU. Knowledge of the disease and a comprehensive view of the patient’s medical state might help lead to accurate diagnosis and treatment.