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01-11-2019 | Nephrectomy | Clinical Quiz
An unusual case of nephrotic syndrome in a microcephalic infant: Questions
Authors:
Elizabeth Baker, Donald Weaver, Susan Massengill, Dana Mittag, Jane Juusola, Laurie Demmer
Published in:
Pediatric Nephrology
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Issue 11/2019
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Excerpt
Patient was a 39-week-2-day gestational age male born to a healthy G2P2 25-year-old mother after an uncomplicated pregnancy. Ultrasounds at 8 and 20 weeks were unremarkable. Delivery was by repeat caesarian section with APGARs of 6 and 9 at 1 and 5 min, respectively. Baby was noted to be microcephalic at 31 cm (< 3%). Length and weight were 50% and 25%, respectively. No other dysmorphic features were noted. There was no family history of genetic disorders, microcephaly or consanguinity. His karyotype was 46, XY. Computer topography scan of the head was unremarkable. …