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Pediatric Kidney Biopsies in Oman: A Retrospective Study

Maryam Al Battashi1, Zahra Al Nadhairi1, Ammar Al Riyami1

  • 1Department of Child Health, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman.

Oman Medical Journal
|June 22, 2023
PubMed

Insights

Minimal change disease is the most common kidney issue in Omani children under 13. Renal biopsies are safe, with minor pain being the main complication, and no major issues reported.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Renal Pathology
  • Clinical Research

Background:

  • Kidney diseases in children present unique diagnostic challenges.
  • Understanding the spectrum of pediatric kidney diseases is crucial for effective management.
  • Renal biopsy is a key diagnostic tool in pediatric nephrology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the spectrum of kidney diseases in Omani children.
  • To evaluate the safety and complications associated with kidney biopsies in this pediatric population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of hospital data.
  • Inclusion of children under 13 years who underwent kidney biopsy.
  • Review of histopathology results and post-biopsy complications.

Main Results:

  • Minimal change disease (19.2%) was the most frequent diagnosis.
  • Lupus nephritis and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis each affected 16.7% of patients.
  • Common complications included pain (49.4%) and gross hematuria (13.0%); no major complications occurred.

Conclusions:

  • Minimal change disease is the predominant histopathological finding in Omani children.
  • Renal biopsy in children appears to be a safe procedure with manageable complications.
Abstract

Keywords:
Focal Segmental GlomerulosclerosisKidney BiopsyLupus NephriticMinimal Change DiseaseOmanPediatric

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