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[Nephropathy in the course of inflammatory connective tissue diseases]
E Rapacka1, L Ostrowska-Nawarycz, J Baszczyński
1Katedry Pediatrii WAM w Lodzi.
Insights
This study examined renal complications in pediatric inflammatory connective tissue diseases. Erythrocyturia was the most common kidney issue, highlighting the need for ongoing rheumatological care.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Rheumatology
- Nephrology
Context:
- Inflammatory connective tissue diseases (ICTDs) can affect multiple organ systems in children.
- Renal involvement is a significant concern in pediatric ICTDs, potentially leading to long-term morbidity.
- Understanding the patterns of renal complications is crucial for effective management.
Purpose:
- To determine the frequency of renal complications in children diagnosed with ICTDs.
- To evaluate renal efficiency in relation to sex and age in this pediatric cohort.
- To identify common renal manifestations in children with ICTDs.
Summary:
- The study reviewed 18 pediatric patients with ICTDs (0.32% of hospitalized children), including juvenile chronic arthritis (JCA), rheumatic fever (RF), and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
- Erythrocyturia was the most frequently observed renal symptom.
- Renal efficiency was assessed concerning sex and age, though specific findings are detailed within the study.
Impact:
- Highlights the importance of monitoring renal health in children with ICTDs.
- Emphasizes the need for specialized rheumatological outpatient care for these patients post-discharge.
- Provides data on the prevalence and type of renal complications in pediatric ICTDs, aiding clinical practice and research.
Abstract:
The aim of the study was to assess the frequency of renal complications and also evaluation of renal efficiency with regard to sex and age in children with inflammatory connective tissue diseases. The examination embraced 18 children out of 5657 hospitalised in 19991-1998 in Military University School of Medicine-Dpt of Pediatrics suffering from inflammatory connective tissue diseases, which constitutes 0.32%. They found the following number of isolated cases: 9 cases of juvenile chronic arthritis (JCA), 6 cases of rheumatic fever (RF), and 3 cases of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). There were 9 girls and 9 boys. The most frequent symptom of kidneys affection was erythrocyturia. Due to chronic course, reccurrence and the possibility of further complications, children with inflammatory connective tissue diseases, after discharging from hospital, should stay under the care of rheumatological outpatient clinic.