| Topic: | kidney and urologic diseases (ku) |
| Title: | Acute Nephritis. |
| Author: | Coppo, R.; Amore, A. |
| Source: | IN: Hogg, R., ed. Kidney Disorders in Children and Adolescents: A Global Perspective of Clinical Practice. New York, NY: Informa Healthcare USA. 2006. pp 95-102. |
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| Abstract: | This chapter about acute nephritis is from a textbook that presents a global perspective of clinical practice regarding kidney disorders in children and adolescents. The authors define acute nephritis as inflammation of the nephrons of the kidney, which develops over a short period of time such as a few days. This inflammation is generally concentrated in the glomerulus and is referred to as acute glomerulonephritis (AGN)—the most common type in children. Clinical manifestations of AGN include reduced urine volume (oliguria), hematuria, edema, and hypertension. The authors discuss the pathology and pathophysiology of AGN, epidemiology and triggering factors, clinical features, differential diagnosis, natural history, management options, and the long-term course and outcomes of postinfectious AGN. The authors caution that the persistence of proteinuria and trace hematuria may be a sign that the initial process was not postinfectious AGN but rather the beginning of a chronic glomerular disease, which requires careful follow up. The chapter concludes with a list of Internet sources for information, as well as a list of print references. 6 tables. 17 references. |
| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English. |
| Major Keywords: | Kidney Diseases. Children. Adolescents. Diagnosis. Patient Care Management. Acute Disease. Nephritis. Symptoms. Therapy. |
| Minor Keywords: | Pathogenesis. Diagnostic Tests. Drug Therapy. Drug Effects. Recurrence. Complications. Chronic Kidney Disease. Glomerulonephritis. Infection. Prognosis. Hypertension. Edema. |
| Publication Number: | KUBK11665. |
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