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Published in: Pediatric Nephrology 11/2019

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 | Issue 11/2019

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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. …
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Title
An unusual case of nephrotic syndrome in a microcephalic infant: Questions
Authors
Elizabeth Baker
Donald Weaver
Susan Massengill
Dana Mittag
Jane Juusola
Laurie Demmer
Publication date
01-11-2019
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Pediatric Nephrology / Issue 11/2019
Print ISSN: 0931-041X
Electronic ISSN: 1432-198X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00467-019-04260-4

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