J Korean Soc Pediatr Nephrol.
2012 Apr;16(1):63-37.
Acute Kidney Injury Accompanied by Acute Pyelonephritis and Renal Abscess in a Child with Vesicoureteral Reflux
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- 1Department of Pediatrics, Korea University, Seoul, Korea. he-yim@hanmail.net
Abstract
- Acute pyelonephritis (APN) is a relatively common bacterial infection in children. In previously healthy children, acute kidney injury (AKI) is very rare in the course of APN without urinary tract obstruction, renal hypoperfusion due to hypotension or exposure to nephrotoxic agents. We describe a case of AKI secondary to APN and renal abscess in a child with vesicoureteral reflux. With antibiotic treatment and adequate hydration, the patient was improved. APN should be included in the differential diagnosis of AKI and adequate treatment by proper antibiotics is crucial for full recovery of renal function.
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