Full Description
This book provides readers with practical information on the clinical diagnosis and management of various themes in pediatric nephrology. It covers a wide range of topics, including urinary tract infections, neonatal kidney disease, hypertension and related diseases, glomerulonephritis, cystic kidney diseases, and electrolyte disorders. Utilizing a case-based format, each chapter begins with a clinical presentation, followed by an approach to management and an update on treatment options. The book also discusses the difficulties in making diagnoses and the dilemmas in treatment, offering insights from experts with extensive experience in the field.
The chapters are organized into five thematic parts: Urinary Tract Infection and CAKUT, Glomerulonephritis and Related Problems, Cystic Kidneys and Genetic Diseases, Kidneys and the ICU, and Bladder and Urinary Continence. Each section delves into specific clinical scenarios, such as fever without localizing signs, frothy urine indicating proteinuria, and the challenges of treating cystic kidney diseases. The authors provide expert analysis and practical solutions, making this book a must-read for anyone involved in pediatric nephrology.
This book is an invaluable resource for medical students, trainees, and healthcare practitioners, including nursing staff and family practitioners. It is particularly beneficial for those studying or working in pediatric nephrology, offering a wealth of knowledge and practical guidance. Whether you are a student, a lower undergraduate, or a healthcare professional, this book equips you with the tools needed to effectively manage kidney-related conditions in children.
Contents
Part 1. Urinary Tract Infection and CAKUT.- Chapter 1. Fever without Localizing Sign.- Chapter 2. An Unusual Neonatal Fever .- Chapter 3. Near miss.- Chapter 4. Double the drain, double the drama.- Chapter 5. Is the Kidney absent?.- Chapter 6. Palpable K&B at birth.- Chapter 7. From distension to obstruction.- Part 2. Glomerulonephritis and related problems.- Chapter 8. When frothy urine is not frothy.- Chapter 9. When frothy urine means proteinuria.- Chapter 10. Fluid in the third space: from pathology to treatment.- Chapter 11. It may not be a simple seizure.- Chapter 12. Blood leaks in the urine.- Chapter 13. Benign or not benign.- Chapter 14. The cyst is not the culprit.- Chapter 15. When the glomeruli are inflamed.- Chapter 16. When the glomeruli are inflamed and destroyed.- Chapter 17. The polar views in treatment.- Chapter 18. Same diseases with different treatment?.- Part 3. Cystic Kidneys and Genetic diseases.- Chapter 19. When it is solitary.- Chapter 20. The MCDK.- Chapter 21. The Potter.- Chapter 22. Cyst and the Cilia.- Chapter 23. The dominant cyst.- Chapter 24. Vessel-muscle and lipid.- Chapter 25. Do not miss the KUB.- Chapter 26. Even 3.1 matters.- Chapter 27. The bowlegs.- Part 4. Kidneys and the ICU.- Chapter 28. It is not just RAS.- Chapter 29. Hypertension and low salt.- Chapter 30. She has difficulty in breathing.- Chapter 31. Pneumonia beyond the lung.- Chapter 32. The hike to the Peak and the ICU.- Chapter 33. Beyond the sore throat.- Chapter 34. Rescuing kidneys in sepsis.- Part 5. Bladder and Urinary Continence.- Chapter 35. Dreams and Dribbles.- Chapter 36. A boy who can't wait.- Chapter 37. The silent progression.
