Cerebral vasculitis in a child following post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis.
Cerebral vasculitis following acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (APSGN) is a rare neurological complication. An 11-year-old girl with biopsy proven APSGN developed an acute seizure disorder. Clinical and computed tomography findings were consistent with vasculitis.
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Renal Unit, Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand. wwong@adhb.govt.nz
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D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005921:Glomerulonephritis / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012640:Seizures / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D020293:Vasculitis, Central Nervous System / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy