- Comprehensively reviews a broad range of clinical conditions encountered in pediatric nephrolog<
- Couples "need-to-know" basic science with practically focused clinical guidance
- Features extensively revised chapters
The extensively revised third edition of this text offers an in-depth practical guide to clinical conditions encountered in pediatric nephrology. Extensively updated disease-specific chapters offer detailed coverage of relevant basic science, diagnostic work-up, laboratory evaluation methods, appropriate management options and potential complications.
Topics covered include disorders of renal development, glomerular disorders, the kidney and systemic disease, renal tubular disorders, tubulointerstitial disease, urinary tract disorders, acute kidney injury and hypertension. Information is also provided on important related issues, including the genetic origins of diseases, the potential value of proteomics in the evaluation of renal disorders, and a section dedicated to complement-related renal disorders.
Pediatric Kidney Disease comprehensively reviews a range of clinical conditions encountered in pediatric nephrology, assisting the reader to develop their skills and improve their clinical decision-making. It is a vital resource for trainees and practicing clinicians alike and a useful reference for those preparing for pediatric nephrology board examinations.
Contents Overview- Investigative Techniques in Pediatric Nephrology
- Disorders of Kidney Development
- Ciliopathies
- Glomerular Disorders
- Complement Disorders
- The Kidney and Systemic Disease
- Renal Tubular Disorders
- Renal Neoplasia and Tubulointerstitial Disease
- Urinary Tract Disorders
- Hypertension
- Acute Kidney Injury and Neonatal Nephrology
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Replacement Therapy
- Drugs and Toxins
