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Acute tubular necrosis (ATN) is the most common cause of acute kidney injury (AKI) in the renal category (that is, AKI in which the pathology lies within the kidney itself). See the ATN image below. Photomicrograph of a renal biopsy specimen shows renal medulla, which is composed mainly of renal tubules.
What Causes Acute Tubular Necrosis? The most common cause of ATN is a lack of oxygen reaching the cells of the kidney. When blood cannot reach the tissues and cells of the kidneys due to a blockage or restriction, the kidneys can be damaged or destroyed. A heart attack, stroke, and long-standing diabetes can result in reduced blood flow to the kidneys causing cell death and ATN. Harmful substances in the blood can also damage tubules.