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[Pediatric nephrology: What should an adult nephrologist know about these diseases?]

Sandrine Lemoine1, Pierre Cochat2, Aurélia Bertholet-Thomas3

  • 1Service de néphrologie, dialyse, HTA et exploration fonctionnelle rénale, 5, place d'Arsonval, 69003 Lyon, France; Université de Lyon, université Lyon 1, 69100 Villeurbanne, France; Centre de référence des maladies rénales rares, 69, boulevard Pinel, 69688 Bron, France.

Nephrologie & Therapeutique
|October 17, 2017
PubMed

Insights

Adult nephrologists must understand key pediatric kidney diseases for seamless patient care. This review covers essential conditions like nephrotic syndrome, cystinosis, and primary hyperoxaluria.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Pediatric Nephrology

Background:

  • Many kidney diseases manifest in childhood but require lifelong management.
  • Adult nephrologists need awareness of pediatric-onset conditions for continuity of care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of critical pediatric kidney diseases for adult nephrologists.
  • To highlight conditions necessitating specialized knowledge for effective management.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of pediatric nephrology focusing on adult nephrologist relevance.
  • Synthesis of information on specific pediatric kidney diseases.

Main Results:

  • Identified key pediatric kidney diseases including idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, cystinosis, primary hyperoxaluria, and hereditary tubulopathies.
  • Emphasized the importance of specialized knowledge for managing these conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Adult nephrologists require specific knowledge of pediatric-onset kidney diseases.
  • Ensuring continuity and homogeneity in management of these conditions is crucial for patient outcomes.

Keywords:
ComplianceNéphrologie pédiatriqueObservancePediatric nephrologyTeenager–adult transitionTransition adolescent–adulte

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