Necrotizing fasciitis in a child: a rare complication of idiopathic nephrotic syndrome.
In nephrotic syndrome there is an increased tendency for bacterial infections due to immunological changes secondary to proteinuria, treatment (including steroids), and other as yet unknown causes. However, necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is an uncommon complication of the disease and has rarely been reported in nephrotic children. We report a 14-month-old boy with nephrotic syndrome who developed sepsis and NF as a complication. He was treated successfully with intensive medical and surgical treatment.
Delibaş
Ali
A
Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Dr. Sami Ulus Children's Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Bek
Kenan
K
Bülbül
Mehmet
M
Demircin
Gülay
G
Baysun
Sahika
S
Oner
Ayşe
A
D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009404:Nephrotic Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000009:adverse effects; D018805:Sepsis / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy
D005938:Glucocorticoids; D011239:Prednisolone