[Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract. A vision for the paediatrician].

Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract. A vision for the paediatrician

Etiology and Outcome of Chronic Kidney Disease in Iranian Children

Background Considering the significant geographical and ethnical differences in pattern of incidence, etiology and outcome of chronic kidney disease (CKD), the present study aimed to assess the etiology and outcome of CKD in Iranian children. Materials and Methods In a cross-sectional study etiology and outcome of 372 children aged 3 months to 18 years with CKD was studied during the period 199...

The presentation and management of neonatal obstructive uropathies.

The existence of a congenital urinary obstruction may be suggested when routine examination of the newborn infant reveals such signs as enlargement of one or both kidneys, distension of the bladder or slow, dribbling micturition. The paediatrician should also be alerted to the possibility of obstructive uropathy when there are present non-urological congenital anomalies which often secondarily ...

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The etiology of ESRD under the age of 20 almost is the inherited kidney disease or congenital disorders of urinary tract. NPHP/ medullary cystic disease includes a group of tubulo- genetic kidney disorders. NPHP is the cause of 15-20% ESRD in children and adolescents. The extra renal manifestations include: oculomotor Apraxia(Cogan syndrome), mental retardation, retinitis pigmentosa, (Senior-...

Associated Risk Factors and Prevalence of Congenital Malformations in Ardabil, Iran

Introduction: Congenital anomalies are the most common cause of disability in developed and developing countries. Costs of hospitalization and treatment of congenital anomalies pose a significant burden to families and societies. The objective of the present study was to determine the associated risk factors and prevalence of congenital malformations in Ardabil, Iran. Methods: This cross-secti...