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- The causes of kidney disease in children are roughly split between congenital issues and acquired disorders.
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects about 10% to 15% of adults in the U.S., but similar statistics for children are lacking.
- CKD impacts multiple organ systems, including the lungs, so the text discusses diagnostic tests and common clinical syndromes to assist pulmonologists evaluating these patients.
Article Abstract
The causes of kidney disease in pediatric patients are evenly divided between congenital abnormalities of the kidney and urinary tract and acquired disorders. Nearly 10% to 15% of adults in the United States have chronic kidney disease (CKD); there are no comparable data in children. Regardless of patient age, CKD is a systemic problem that affects every organ system, including the lung. We review the tests used to diagnose and evaluate kidney disease and the main clinical syndromes that are likely to be encountered to aid the pulmonology consultant who is asked to evaluate patients with kidney disease.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pcl.2020.09.008 | DOI Listing |
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