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Nephrology
Assessment

Acute tubular necrosis likely secondary to contrast nephropathy

Meaning

Kidney injury characterized by damage to the renal tubules, likely caused by exposure to contrast dye used in imaging procedures.

Clinical Context

Suspected kidney dysfunction following administration of intravenous contrast media, with evidence of rising creatinine levels and/or decreased urine output.

Example Usage

"Patient presented with oliguria and elevated creatinine 48 hours after cardiac catheterization. Acute tubular necrosis likely secondary to contrast nephropathy is suspected."

Usage Context

Used to document a suspected diagnosis based on clinical findings.

Related Phrases
Contrast-induced nephropathy
Acute kidney injury
Renal failure
Oliguria
Elevated creatinine
Related ICD-10 Code
N74.1

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