Malignant hypertension due to reflux nephropathy in an adolescent (a case report).
Malignant hypertension in an adolescent due to reflux nephropathy (RN) is rare. Here we are presenting such a case unassociated with the usual symptoms of hypertension. The problems of diagnosis, management, prognosis and prevention of RN are discussed with a review of relevant literature.
Ravat
S H
SH
Dept. of Paediatric, Nanavati Hospital, Bombay, Maharashtra.
Ravat
H K
HK
Shah
M D
MD
Pahlajani
D B
DB
D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006974:Hypertension, Malignant / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography; D014718:Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging