Interstitial nephritis with reversible renal failure due to a copper-containing intrauterine contraceptive device.
- Resource Type
- Academic Journal
- Authors
- Hocher B; Department of Medicine, Klinikum Steglitz, FU Berlin, FRG.; Keller F; Krause PH; Gollnick H; Oelkers W
- Source
- Publisher: Karger Country of Publication: Switzerland NLM ID: 0331777 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 1660-8151 (Print) Linking ISSN: 16608151 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Nephron Subsets: MEDLINE
- Subject
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1660-8151
A 41-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital because of renal failure requiring hemodialysis treatment. Renal biopsy revealed active chronic interstitial nephritis. Renal function nearly normalized after removal of a copper-containing intrauterine device (IUCD). We conclude that copper-IUCDs may lead to renal failure in women with copper allergy.