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Pneumatosis intestinalis in a child with nephrotic syndrome and norovirus gastroenteritis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20221777     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We report a child with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome whose condition was complicated by extensive pneumatosis intestinalis during a nephrotic relapse. The concomitant use of steroid and immunosuppressive agents and a preceding norovirus gastroenteritis infection were identified as risk factors.
Authors:
Winnie K Y Chan; Kwok Wai Lee; Tsz Wo Fan
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article     Date:  2010-03-11
Journal Detail:
Title:  Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany)     Volume:  25     ISSN:  1432-198X     ISO Abbreviation:  Pediatr. Nephrol.     Publication Date:  2010 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-06-18     Completed Date:  2010-10-04     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8708728     Medline TA:  Pediatr Nephrol     Country:  Germany    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1563-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Paediatrics, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong, SAR, Hong Kong. chankyw@ha.org.hk
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Child, Preschool
Follow-Up Studies
Gastroenteritis / chemically induced,  complications*
Gastrointestinal Diseases / chemically induced,  complications
Humans
Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects
Male
Nephrosis, Lipoid / chemically induced,  complications
Nephrotic Syndrome / chemically induced,  complications*
Norovirus
Recurrence
Risk Factors
Time Factors
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Immunosuppressive Agents

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