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Medullary sponge kidney.

Subhod Gupta1, Preeti Shanbag, Mamta Vaidya

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, India.

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|February 1, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Medullary sponge kidney, a rare kidney condition, typically affects adults. This case highlights its uncommon presentation in a child with recurrent urinary tract infections and kidney stones.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Pediatric Urology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Medullary sponge kidney (MSK) is a congenital renal abnormality characterized by cystic dilatation of the collecting ducts.
  • It is predominantly diagnosed in adult females and often remains asymptomatic.
  • Pediatric cases of MSK are infrequently reported in medical literature.

Observation:

  • This report details an eleven-year-old female child.
  • The patient presented with a history of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs).
  • Nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) was also a significant clinical feature.

Findings:

  • Diagnostic investigations confirmed bilateral medullary sponge kidney.
  • The findings underscore that MSK can manifest symptomatically in childhood.
  • The co-occurrence of UTIs and nephrolithiasis in this pediatric patient is noteworthy.

Implications:

  • This case emphasizes the importance of considering MSK in the differential diagnosis of pediatric patients with recurrent UTIs and nephrolithiasis.
  • Early recognition and management of MSK in children may help prevent long-term complications.
  • Further research into the pediatric presentation and management of MSK is warranted.

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