CONSEQUENCES OF DELAYED TREATMENT IN SHUNT NEPHRITIES A Case Report
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A 12-year-old who had a ven triculoa trial shunt for hydrocephalus due to congenital aqueduct stenosis and later developed shunt nephritis is reported. His renal function detoriated progressively within eight months while he was lost to follow-up. After removing the shunt. and with appropriate aggressive treatment renal function improved and complement levels returned to normal. Early removal of the shunt is mandatory is such a condition but even in delayed cases removal is benefidal.
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