Renal abscess in a child with sickle cell anemia.
Renal abscess is rare in children and the usual presenting features include fever, lumbar pain, abdominal pain and occasional flank mass. Renal ultrasonography facilitates an early diagnosis and helps in percutaneous drainage. We herewith report on a child with sickle cell anemia who developed a renal abscess.
Taksande
Amar M
AM
Department of Pediatrics, Mahatma Ghandi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Wardha, Maharashtra, India. amar_bharti2000@yahoo.co.uk
Vilhekar
K Y
KY
D000038:Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D000755:Anemia, Sickle Cell / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D014463:Ultrasonography
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents