Pneumatosis intestinalis in a child with nephrotic syndrome and norovirus gastroenteritis.
We report a child with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome whose condition was complicated by extensive pneumatosis intestinalis during a nephrotic relapse. The concomitant use of steroid and immunosuppressive agents and a preceding norovirus gastroenteritis infection were identified as risk factors.
Chan
Winnie K Y
WK
Department of Paediatrics, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong, SAR, Hong Kong. chankyw@ha.org.hk
Lee
Kwok Wai
KW
Fan
Tsz Wo
TW
D002675:Child, Preschool; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005759:Gastroenteritis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications*; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D009402:Nephrosis, Lipoid / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications; D009404:Nephrotic Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications*; D029322:Norovirus; D012008:Recurrence; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents