Infantile cystinosis: From dialysis to renal transplantation.

Cystinosis is an autosomal recessive, lysosomal storage disease characterised by the accumulation of the amino acid cystine in different organs and tissues. It is a multisystemic disease that can present with renal and extra-renal manifestations. In this report, we present the first case of transplanted nephropathic cystinosis in a Tunisian child.

Nephrotic syndrome in children: risk factors for steroid dependence.

Background - Most patients with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome are steroid-responsive, about 50% relapse and often become steroid-dependent and exposed to long-term steroid complications. The aim of this study was to determine predictive risk factors for steroid dependence using clinical and biological variables present at onset of the disease. It may be useful to adapt the therapeutic strategy.

Contribution of ultrasound scans in the first episode of urinary tract infection in children.

Background - Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a common pediatric urologic disorder. After the first urinary tract infection (UTI), imaging studies are recommended, starting with a renal ultrasound (US) and voiding cystourethrography (VCUG). We propose to determine whether abnormalities found on US can help indicate the necessity of VCUG in children after the first urinary tract infection.

Peritoneal dialysis: Experience of the department of pediatrics of the hospital Charles Nicolle of Tunis.

Introduction Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is still the most common modality used in treatment for children with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). The objective of this study was to identify the epidemiological, clinical, and microbiological factors affecting the outcome of PD. Methods In this study, we retrospectively reviewed the records of 85 patients who were treated with DP for the last ten years (from January 2004 to December 2013) in the Department of Pediatrics in Charles Nicolle hospital, Tunis.

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in children.

Background Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) represents 20% of nephrotic syndrome in children. The clinical course and prognosis is heterogeneous in children. The aim of this study was to analyze treatment and outcome of children with FSGS.

[Peritonitis in pediatric patients receiving peritoneal dialysis].

Background: Peritonitis on catheter of dialysis represents the most frequent complication of the peritoneal dialysis (PD) in the pediatric population. It remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. In this study, we investigated the risk factors for peritonitis in children.