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Renal abnormalities in schoolchildren.

C P Sheih1, M B Liu, C S Hung

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Taipei Municipal Women Hospital, Taiwan, Republic of China.

Pediatrics
|December 1, 1989
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A large-scale study screened 132,686 schoolchildren for renal abnormalities using ultrasound. Approximately 0.5% of students had detected abnormalities, including hydronephrosis and kidney cysts.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Epidemiology
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Renal abnormalities can impact child health and development.
  • Early detection of kidney conditions in children is crucial for timely intervention.
  • Prevalence data for renal abnormalities in school-aged populations are essential for public health planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of various renal abnormalities in schoolchildren.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of rapid renal ultrasonography in screening for these conditions.
  • To identify the types and frequencies of detected renal abnormalities.

Main Methods:

  • An epidemiologic study screened 132,686 schoolchildren (March 1987-May 1988) in Taipei.
  • Portable real-time ultrasound was used for initial physician screening at school health stations.

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  • Students with suspected abnormalities underwent further radiologic and urologic investigations.

    • Main Results:

    • Renal abnormalities were detected in 645 students (0.49% prevalence).
    • Common findings included hydronephrosis (256 cases), unilateral small kidney (128), and renal cystic disorders (90).
    • Fifty students had surgically correctable lesions.

    Conclusions:

    • Rapid renal ultrasonography is an effective initial screening tool for detecting renal abnormalities in schoolchildren.
    • The study established a baseline prevalence of specific renal conditions in this population.
    • Further investigations are necessary to confirm diagnoses and guide treatment.