Nephritis
31nephritis — n. inflammation of the kidneys. Also called Bright s disease. Etymology: LL f. Gk nephros kidney …
32congenital nephritis — nephritis existing at birth, such as in congenital syphilitic nephritis or Alport syndrome …
33fibrous nephritis — nephritis in which there is fibrosis of interstitial tissue, such as in chronic interstitial or chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis …
34hemorrhagic nephritis — nephritis with hemorrhage and gross hematuria …
35parenchymatous nephritis — nephritis that affects mainly the renal parenchyma; see tubulointerstitial n …
36scarlatinal nephritis — nephritis or glomerulonephritis due to scarlet fever. See also poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis, under glomerulonephritis …
37syphilitic nephritis — nephritis that accompanies syphilis, either the congenital variety or an advanced stage of the acquired disease, characterized by inflammation in the area of the renal medulla …
38Nephritis, acute — Sudden inflammation of the kidney. Diagnosis is by finding blood or protein in the urine. There is often hypertension and edema (swelling) …
39Nephritis, infective tubulointerstitial — Inflammation of the kidney due to infection. Symptoms include nausea, pain in the kidney area, fever, and chills. Early diagnosis is essential to save the kidneys. Treatment is by antibiotics or antiviral medications …
40Nephritis, lipomatous — A disorder in which the nephrons of the kidney are gradually replaced with fatty tissues, preventing proper filtration of wastes and eventually resulting in kidney failure. Treatment is by dialysis …