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The Spectrum of Renal Pathologies in Saudi Pediatrics Patients Using Ultrasound
Insights
Ultrasound effectively detected various renal pathologies in Saudi children, particularly hydronephrosis. Hereditary renal infections were more common in males aged 4-7, though ultrasound alone couldn't fully link genetics to disease.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nephrology
- Radiology
- Medical Genetics
Background:
- High prevalence of hereditary renal infections in Saudi children, often X-chromosome linked.
- Need to characterize the spectrum of renal pathologies in this population.
- Investigate potential genetic links to pediatric renal diseases in Saudi Arabia.
Purpose of the Study:
- Determine the range of renal pathologies in Saudi pediatric patients.
- Utilize ultrasound to identify these conditions.
- Explore the connection between genetic factors and renal disease development in children.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective cross-sectional study of radiology reports over 12 months.
- Data collected from King Fahad Medical City (KFMC).
- Ultrasound (B-mode and Doppler) used for data generation.
Main Results:
- Renal infections most prevalent in children aged 4-7 years.
- Male children exhibited a higher risk for hereditary renal infections.
- Hydronephrosis affected 26% of the sample; ectopic renal disease affected 2%.
Conclusions:
- Ultrasound is valuable for detecting diverse renal diseases in Saudi children.
- Ultrasound alone has limitations in establishing genetic links to renal diseases.
- Further research is needed to fully understand genetic contributions to pediatric renal conditions.
Background And Objective:
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has a high population of children with hereditary renal infections whose factors are linked to the X chromosomes. This study aims to determine the spectrum of renal pathologies in Saudi pediatrics patients as well as to link the genetic aspect to the development of renal diseases in Saudi children by using ultrasound.
Materials And Methods:
The study, hence sought to analyze the outcomes of a cross-sectional retrospective study report at the Radiology department of King Fahad Medical City (KFMC) within 12 months retrogressively. Data was collected using ultrasound machines with B-mode and Doppler modes used to generate results that were later filled in forms.
Results:
Demographic characteristics showed that even though the study incorporated the children between the ages of 1-14 years, renal infection was most prevalent in children between the ages 4-7 years. The study revealed that male children were at a higher risk of getting a hereditary renal infection compared to their female counterparts. Indications for renal ultrasound examination of the study samples indicated that the ectopic renal disease affected 2% of the 50 sample size, while hydronephrosis affected 26% of the sample.
Conclusion:
The current study was able to successfully highlight the role of ultrasound in the detection of a wide range of renal diseases among Saudi children. Additionally, this study attempted to link the genetic aspect to the development of renal diseases in Saudi children, but the use of ultrasound alone was not very helpful in this.
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