TINU syndrome: review of the literature and case report.

Introduction: Tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome (TINU Syndrome) is an uncommon clinical entity, and the majority of patients are adolescents and young women. The case reported refers to an elderly patient with ophthalmologic symptoms detected earlier than kidney manifestations, being probably the first case described in Brazil.

Case Report: Female patient, 60 years-old, sought medical attention for complaints of "red eye".