Multiple Loculated Peritoneal Abscesses in a Child with Nephrotic Syndrome: A Rare Presentation.

Multiple Loculated Peritoneal Abscesses in a Child with Nephrotic Syndrome: A Rare Presentation.
Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl. 2019 Nov-Dec;30(6):1475-1478
Authors: Rahman MA, Rahman MH, Karim MR, Huque SS
Abstract
Infection in nephrotic syndrome (NS) is an important cause of mortality and morbidity, especially during corticosteroid therapy. Delayed diagnosis and treatment of these infections can result in some severe consequences. Common infections are peritonitis, meningitis, pneumonitis, and cellulitis. They may even cause abdominal abscess formation. Although literature review reveals abdominal abscesses in NS, multiple loculated peritoneal abscesses are rare in childhood NS. Here, we report a case of multiple loculated peritoneal abscesses in an 8-year-old male child with NS.
PMID: 31929300 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation - October 31, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Rahman MA, Rahman MH, Karim MR, Huque SS Tags: Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl Source Type: research