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View article: Controversies in treating nutcracker syndrome
Controversies in treating nutcracker syndrome Open
View article: Survey of legislative frameworks and national recommendations governing paediatric maintenance haemodialysis in Europe
Survey of legislative frameworks and national recommendations governing paediatric maintenance haemodialysis in Europe Open
View article: Achievements, priorities and strategies in pediatric nephrology in Europe: need for unifying approaches or acceptance of differences?
Achievements, priorities and strategies in pediatric nephrology in Europe: need for unifying approaches or acceptance of differences? Open
Background There is a lack of information on the current healthcare systems for children with kidney diseases across Europe. The aim of this study was to explore the different national approaches to the organization and delivery of pediatr…
View article: Outcomes from the International Society of Nephrology Hemolytic Uremic Syndromes International Forum
Outcomes from the International Society of Nephrology Hemolytic Uremic Syndromes International Forum Open
View article: Successful avatrombopag salvage treatment in a pediatric patient with ANA‐positive refractory thrombocytopenia
Successful avatrombopag salvage treatment in a pediatric patient with ANA‐positive refractory thrombocytopenia Open
To the Editor: The primary ANA-positive (ANA+) idiopathic thrombocytopenia (ITP) is distinct from other primary ITPs due to its increased risk for developing systemic autoimmune diseases, thrombosis, and refractoriness to first and second …
View article: Differentinating between non-transfusion dependant β-thalassemia and iron deficinecy anemia in children using ROC and logistic regression analysis: two novel discrimination indices designed for pediatric patients
Differentinating between non-transfusion dependant β-thalassemia and iron deficinecy anemia in children using ROC and logistic regression analysis: two novel discrimination indices designed for pediatric patients Open
Introduction This cross-sectional study enrolled a group of 271 children with microcytic anemia in order to test the performance of 41 single and 2 composite formulas andindices in distinguishing between β-thalassemia (β-thal) and iron def…
View article: Diversity of kidney care referral pathways in national child health systems of 48 European countries
Diversity of kidney care referral pathways in national child health systems of 48 European countries Open
Background Primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare services in Europe create complex networks covering pediatric subspecialties, sociology, economics and politics. Two surveys of the European Society for Paediatric Nephrology (ESPN) in …
View article: Etiology of Urinary Tract Infections in Neonates and Bacterial Resistance in Croatia
Etiology of Urinary Tract Infections in Neonates and Bacterial Resistance in Croatia Open
Urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs in approximately 15% of full-term neonates and 8% of those born before 37 weeks of gestation. Severe UTI can lead to sepsis or long-term complications such as renal scarring and hypertension. Given the …
View article: Case report: Autoimmune hemolytic anemia caused by warm and cold autoantibodies with complement activation—etiological and therapeutic issues
Case report: Autoimmune hemolytic anemia caused by warm and cold autoantibodies with complement activation—etiological and therapeutic issues Open
Introduction Research on mixed warm and cold autoantibodies in autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) targeting erythrocytes [red blood cells (RBCs)] and platelets is scarcely reported. Case presentation In this study, we present the case of a…
View article: The Rationale of Complement Blockade of the MCPggaac Haplotype following Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome of Three Southeastern European Countries with a Literature Review
The Rationale of Complement Blockade of the MCPggaac Haplotype following Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome of Three Southeastern European Countries with a Literature Review Open
We present eight cases of the homozygous MCPggaac haplotype, which is considered to increase the likelihood and severity of atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS), especially in combination with additional risk aHUS mutations. Complemen…
View article: Rehabilitation approach and results of using the biofeedback method (GIGER MD device) in children with neurogenic bladder
Rehabilitation approach and results of using the biofeedback method (GIGER MD device) in children with neurogenic bladder Open
Background GIGER MD device applies a biofeedback method through stimulated coordinated rhythmic and dynamic movements of the trunk and extremities in an anti-gravity position, thus helping to regain lost motor functions. Methods In this ar…
View article: Intrarenal reflux with low-grade vesicoureteral reflux: an underestimated significance?
Intrarenal reflux with low-grade vesicoureteral reflux: an underestimated significance? Open
View article: An innovative diagnostic procedure in children: videourodynamics with contrast-enhanced voiding urosonography
An innovative diagnostic procedure in children: videourodynamics with contrast-enhanced voiding urosonography Open
View article: Commentary: Hematuria as an early sign of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children: A case report of a boy with multiple comorbidities and a review of the literature
Commentary: Hematuria as an early sign of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children: A case report of a boy with multiple comorbidities and a review of the literature Open
GENERAL COMMENTARY article Front. Pediatr., 01 November 2022Sec. Pediatric Rheumatology Volume 10 - 2022 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2022.1023525
View article: Multi-population genome-wide association study implicates both immune and non-immune factors in the etiology of pediatric steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome
Multi-population genome-wide association study implicates both immune and non-immune factors in the etiology of pediatric steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome Open
Pediatric steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome (pSSNS) is the most common childhood glomerular disease. Previous genome-wide association studies (GWAS) identified a risk locus in the HLA Class II region and three additional signals. But th…
View article: Copy Number Variation Analysis Facilitates Identification of Genetic Causation in Patients with Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract
Copy Number Variation Analysis Facilitates Identification of Genetic Causation in Patients with Congenital Anomalies of the Kidney and Urinary Tract Open
View article: Cystatin C, renal resistance index, and kidney injury molecule-1 are potential early predictors of diabetic kidney disease in children with type 1 diabetes
Cystatin C, renal resistance index, and kidney injury molecule-1 are potential early predictors of diabetic kidney disease in children with type 1 diabetes Open
Background Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is the main cause of end-stage renal disease in patients with diabetes mellitus type I (DM-T1). Microalbuminuria and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) are standard predictors of DKD. Howev…
View article: Clinical and histopathological characteristics of COL4A3 c.2881+1G>A variant causing Alport spectrum disorders in Croatian population
Clinical and histopathological characteristics of COL4A3 c.2881+1G>A variant causing Alport spectrum disorders in Croatian population Open
Alport syndrome (AS) and thin basement membrane nephropathy (TBMN) are part of the spectrum of kidney disorders caused by pathogenic variants in α3, α4, or α5 chains of the collagen type IV, the major structural component of the glomerular…
View article: Commentary: Serum Calprotectin Is a Valid Biomarker in Distinction of Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection From Viral Respiratory Illness in Children Under 3 Years of Age
Commentary: Serum Calprotectin Is a Valid Biomarker in Distinction of Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection From Viral Respiratory Illness in Children Under 3 Years of Age Open
GENERAL COMMENTARY article Front. Pediatr., 21 June 2022Sec. Pediatric Nephrology https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2022.921939
View article: A Limited Course of Eculizumab in a Child with the Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome and Pre-B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on Maintenance Therapy: Case Report and Literature Review
A Limited Course of Eculizumab in a Child with the Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome and Pre-B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia on Maintenance Therapy: Case Report and Literature Review Open
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is considered a possible risk for the occurrence of thrombotic microangiopathies. We present a girl with pre-B ALL successfully treated according to the BFM ALL IC-2009 protocol on maintenance therapy fol…
View article: Urolithiasis in children: metabolic causes and prevention
Urolithiasis in children: metabolic causes and prevention Open
Urolithiasis in children, especially in adolescents, is increasingly being diagnosed.Calcium-oxalate urolithiasis is the most common cause of urolithiasis with the predominance of metabolic causes in early childhood, especially hypercalciu…
View article: 363 Two boys with C3/DDD glomerulonephritis
363 Two boys with C3/DDD glomerulonephritis Open
A boy, 16 years of age. During routine analysis hematuria and proteinuria (up to 1.84 g/L) were found along with hypertension (max 160/70 mmHg). Physical examination showed no abnormailities. Total complement activity (classical pathway) …
View article: 441 Association between gastrointestinal manifestations and the risk of renal disease in children with iga vasculitis
441 Association between gastrointestinal manifestations and the risk of renal disease in children with iga vasculitis Open
IgA vasculitis (IgAV) is the most common childhood-vasculitis in which more than 50% of children develop gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. In 10-20% of patients serious complications such as intussusception, bowel perforation, and massive b…
View article: 369 A successful resolution of nutcracker syndrome with 3D printed PEEK extravascular stent in an adolescent boy
369 A successful resolution of nutcracker syndrome with 3D printed PEEK extravascular stent in an adolescent boy Open
Three-dimensional printed PEEK extravascular stent was applied to treat a 14-year-old boy with nutcracker syndrome. Digital subtraction angiography revealed a segment of the left renal vein with reduced contrast filling immediately before…
View article: 494 A child with dense deposit disease and decreased classical pathway activity
494 A child with dense deposit disease and decreased classical pathway activity Open
C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) is a rare kidney disease caused by abnormal control of complement activation and includes dense deposit disease (DDD) and C3 glomerulonephritis. DDD results in predominant C3 without significant Ig deposition on im…
View article: 368 Age-specific excretion of calcium, oxalate, citrate, and glycosaminoglycans and their ratios in healthy children and children with urolithiasis
368 Age-specific excretion of calcium, oxalate, citrate, and glycosaminoglycans and their ratios in healthy children and children with urolithiasis Open
We analyzed children with urolithiasis with age- and gender-matched healthy children as a retrospective study to ascertain any differences in urinary stone formation. The study was conceived as a retrospective analysis of urinary stone di…
View article: 310 A girl with pre-B acute lymphoblastic leukemia on maintenance therapy with hereditary complement-mediated thrombotic microangiopathy (aHUS)
310 A girl with pre-B acute lymphoblastic leukemia on maintenance therapy with hereditary complement-mediated thrombotic microangiopathy (aHUS) Open
A 3-year old girl suffering from acute lymphoblastic leukemia (pre-B immunophenotype, medium risk, treatment protocol ALL IC-BFM 2009) during maintenance therapy (MTX 10mg/weekly/and 6-mercaptopurine 50mgm2 daily) had sudden onset of pall…
View article: 311 Autoimmune hemolytic anemia with complement activation mimicking aHUS
311 Autoimmune hemolytic anemia with complement activation mimicking aHUS Open
A boy of 5 years was admitted into the Division for Pediatric Hematology and Oncology due to severe anemia. Initial complete blood count showed severe macrocytic anemia (Hb 44 g/L, Htc 14.9%, MCV 112.6 fL), elevated Rtc count (34.7%, 158.…
View article: 296 Estimation of the Glomerular Filtration Rate in Children with Haemophilia
296 Estimation of the Glomerular Filtration Rate in Children with Haemophilia Open
Haemophilia is rare, inherited and severe bleeding disorder characterised with factor VIII or factor IX deficiency. The estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is one of the best-performing methods to evaluate kidney function. Glomeru…
View article: 362 3D printed PEEK extravascular stent in treatment of nutcracker syndrome in an adolescent boy
362 3D printed PEEK extravascular stent in treatment of nutcracker syndrome in an adolescent boy Open
A 14-year-old boy with constant and intense periumbilical pain for the past 24 months caused by nutcracker syndrome (NCS) (visual analog pain scale, 8-9) was treated with 3D printed PEEK extravascular stent. To our best knowledge this is …