Definitions for "Acute tubular necrosis"
Also referred to as ATN. A severe form of acute kidney (renal) failure that develops in people with severe illnesses or with low blood pressure. Patients may need dialysis. Kidney function often improves if the underlying disease is successfully treated.
When the cells of the kidney do not get enough blood, they begin to die. There is no treatment for ATN except time. The patient may be on dialysis while the old cells get better.
A disorder that damages certain kidney cells and leads to kidney failure.