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Simple renal cyst manifest by proteinuria in children
The Journal of Urology
|November 1, 1977
Insights
A large kidney cyst in a child caused ongoing proteinuria. This case report discusses how doctors identified the cyst before surgery and the reasons behind the protein in the urine.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nephrology
- Urology
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Persistent proteinuria in children can indicate underlying renal pathology.
- Renal cysts, though less common in pediatric cases, warrant thorough investigation when presenting with urinary abnormalities.
Abstract:
A case of a large renal cyst of the right kidney presenting as persistent proteinuria in a child is reported. The preoperative differentiation and pathogenesis of the proteinuria are discussed.