Presentation of renal disease in children

Pediatr Ann. 2013 Mar;42(3):40-4. doi: 10.3928/00904481-20130222-08.

Abstract

CME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES: 1.Review the modes of presentation of renal disease in children.2.Understand the role of the pediatrician in the management of children with renal disease.3.Outline the reasons for patient referral to the pediatric nephrologist.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers / urine
  • Child
  • Disease Progression
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / complications
  • Hypertension / diagnosis
  • Hypertension / therapy
  • Kidney Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Kidney Diseases / etiology
  • Kidney Diseases / therapy
  • Kidney Diseases / urine
  • Nephrology
  • Pediatrics
  • Physician's Role
  • Referral and Consultation
  • Urinary Tract Infections / complications
  • Urinary Tract Infections / diagnosis
  • Urinary Tract Infections / therapy

Substances

  • Biomarkers