Title of article
Renal abscess in a child with sickle cell anemia
Author/Authors
Taksande, Amar M Mahatma Ghandi Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Pediatrics, India , Vilhekar, KY Mahatma Ghandi Institute of Medical Sciences - Department of Pediatrics, India
From page
282
To page
284
Abstract
Renal abscess is rare in children and the usual presenting features include fever, lumbar pain, abdominal pain and occasional flank mass. Renal ultrasonography facilitates an early diagnosis and helps in percutaneous drainage. We herewith report on a child with sickle cell anemia who developed a renal abscess.
Journal title
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Journal title
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Record number
2674582
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