17-Year-Old Boy with Renal Failure and the Highest Reported Creatinine in Pediatric Literature. (14th June 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Master Sankar Raj, Vimal; Garcia, Jessica; Gordillo, Roberto
• Other Names: Montini Giovanni Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in pediatrics. Volume 2015(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-06-14
• Subjects: Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Pediatrics; Pediatrics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1155/2015/703960
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6803

Abstract

Abstract : The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is on the rise and constitutes a major health burden across the world. Clinical presentations in early CKD are usually subtle. Awareness of the risk factors for CKD is important for early diagnosis and treatment to slow the progression of disease. We present a case report of a 17-year-old African American male who presented in a life threatening hypertensive emergency with renal failure and the highest reported serum creatinine in a pediatric patient. A brief discussion on CKD criteria, complications, and potential red flags for screening strategies is provided.