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[Infantile acute lobar nephritis].

Ildikó Várkonyi1, István Máttyus, Magdolna Csorba

  • 1Semmelweis Egyetem, Budapest, Altalános Orvostudományi Kar, I. sz. Gyermekklinika.

Orvosi Hetilap
|May 1, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Acute lobar nephronia, a kidney inflammation, can mimic tumors but is successfully treated with antibiotics. Imaging is crucial for accurate diagnosis and non-surgical management of this rare condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Radiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Acute lobar nephronia is a rare focal interstitial kidney inflammation.
  • It typically responds well to conservative management, primarily antibiotics.

Observation:

  • An 11-month-old presented with febrile seizure and flank mass.
  • Imaging studies including abdominal sonography and CT were performed.

Findings:

  • Sonography revealed a hyperechogenic solid mass in the right kidney.
  • CT confirmed the infection, ruling out a tumor, and led to a diagnosis of acute lobar nephronia.
  • Urine analysis indicated an upper urinary tract infection.

Implications:

  • Accurate diagnosis of acute lobar nephronia is critical due to its non-surgical treatment approach.
  • Imaging modalities play a vital role in differentiating it from renal abscesses and tumors.
  • Early diagnosis and antibiotic therapy ensure favorable outcomes.

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