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Radiation nephropathy
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Radiation nephropathy

Contributors: Casey Silver MD, Catherine Moore MD, Michael W. Winter MD
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Synopsis

Radiation nephropathy is characterized by kidney dysfunction following external radiation with no histologic evidence of inflammation.

Clinical presentations include:
  • Acute nephropathy – Abrupt onset after a 6- to 12-month latent period following radiation exposure.
  • Chronic nephropathy – May follow an acute episode or may follow a more indolent course, presenting more than 12 months after radiation exposure.
  • Hypertension – May occur from 18 months to years after radiation exposure.
  • Asymptomatic proteinuria – Frequently intermittent, this may be the only sign.
Common signs and symptoms are severe anemia, hypertension, and increased serum creatinine. Symptoms may also include microscopic hematuria and edema.

Codes

ICD10CM:
N14.4 – Toxic nephropathy, not elsewhere classified
T66.XXXA – Radiation sickness, unspecified, initial encounter

SNOMEDCT:
236514003 – Toxic nephropathy

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Last Reviewed:04/11/2019
Last Updated:04/08/2024
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A medical illustration showing key findings of Radiation nephropathy : Fatigue, Creatinine elevated, Edema, Hyperkalemia, Proteinuria, Dyspnea, BP increased
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