Nephritis

Not to be confused with nephrosis.
Nephritis
Enlarged kidney (anatomy)
SpecialtyNephrology
TypesGlomerulonephritis[1] and Interstitial nephritis[2]
Diagnostic methodUltrasound, X-ray[3]
TreatmentDepends on type(See type)

Nephritis is inflammation of the kidneys and may involve the glomeruli, tubules, or interstitial tissue surrounding the glomeruli and tubules.[4] It is one of several different types of nephropathy.

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