Diffuse necrosis of the renal medulla in an infant.
A case of diffuse and bilateral necrosis of the renal medulla in an infant aged 2-1/2 months is reported. The possible causes of such severe lesion are discussed. Gastroenteritis, hypotensive state and use of a nephrotoxic drug (gentamicin) are considered to be important pathogenetical factors acting simultaneously in this patient.
D005839:Gentamicins / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007668:Kidney / Q000473:pathology*; D007679:Kidney Medulla / Q000187:drug effects / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D009336:Necrosis
D005839:Gentamicins