Open AccessMultiple Loculated Peritoneal Abscesses in a Child with Nephrotic Syndrome: A Rare Presentation
Author(s) -
Azizur Rahman,
Habibur Rahman,
Rezaul Karim,
Syed Saimul Huque
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
saudi journal of kidney diseases and transplantation/našrat amraḍ wa zira'aẗ al-kulaẗ
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.268
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 2320-3838
pISSN - 1319-2442
DOI - 10.4103/1319-2442.275497
Subject(s) - medicine , nephrotic syndrome , peritonitis , cellulitis , presentation (obstetrics) , abscess , meningitis , abdominal pain , pediatrics , dermatology , surgery
Infection in nephrotic syndrome (NS) is an important cause of mortality and morbidity, especially during corticosteroid therapy. Delayed diagnosis and treatment of these infections can result in some severe consequences. Common infections are peritonitis, meningitis, pneumonitis, and cellulitis. They may even cause abdominal abscess formation. Although literature review reveals abdominal abscesses in NS, multiple loculated peritoneal abscesses are rare in childhood NS. Here, we report a case of multiple loculated peritoneal abscesses in an 8-year-old male child with NS.