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[The growth of children and thyroid function in differentiation disorders of renal tissue]
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Children with congenital kidney diseases often experience delayed growth and signs of hypothyroidism. Thyroid hormone
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nephrology
- Pediatric Endocrinology
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Abnormal renal tissue differentiation can impact child development.
- Congenital nephropathies are associated with various health complications.
- Thyroid dysfunction is a known factor affecting growth and metabolism.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between renal dysembryogenesis and child growth.
- To assess thyroid function in children with congenital kidney abnormalities.
- To explore the role of thyroid hormones in growth delays associated with renal diseases.
Main Methods:
- Studied 44 children with renal dysembryogenesis.
- Included a reference group of 73 children with acquired renal pathology.
- Assessed physical growth parameters and conducted laboratory tests for thyroid function.
Main Results:
- Children with congenital nephropathies exhibited a higher incidence of delayed growth.
- Most patients with renal dysembryogenesis displayed laboratory evidence of primary and secondary hypothyrosis.
- A significant correlation between renal abnormalities and impaired thyroid function was observed.
Conclusions:
- Congenital kidney diseases are linked to significant growth delays in children.
- Hypothyroidism is prevalent in children with renal dysembryogenesis.
- Thyroid hormones likely play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of delayed growth in pediatric renal diseases.
Abstract:
The growth of children and thyroid function were examined in abnormal differentiation of renal tissue. Forty-four children with different varieties of renal dysembryogenesis were examined. Seventy-three children with acquired renal pathology made up a reference group. Children with congenital nephropathies manifested a higher incidence of delayed growth. The majority of patients with renal dysembryogenesis showed the laboratory signs of both primary and secondary hypothyrosis. The role of thyroid hormones in the genesis of delayed growth and development of children afflicted with renal diseases is under discussion.