title: A rare presentation of renal Wegener granulomatosis in a child.
abstract: We present a rare case of Wegener granulomatosis of the kidney in childhood. The diagnosis was suggested on imaging due to a combination of clinical symptoms, the lack of improvement with antibiotic therapy, and the absence of signs of inflammation on renal imaging. It was confirmed by histological examination following biopsy. The features and appearance of renal Wegener granulomatosis are described, and the differential diagnosis for a childhood renal mass is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, UZ Gasthuisberg, Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium. rietdhauwe@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Riet
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: D'Hauwe
authors.forename: Evelyne
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Lerut
authors.forename: Luc
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Breysem
authors.forename: Marleen
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Smet
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D014890:Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D014463:Ultrasonography