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A 4-year-old girl with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease complicated by a ruptured intracranial aneurysm.

Authors :
Kubo, Satomi
Nakajima, Mitsuru
Fukuda, Kazuyoshi
Nobayashi, Misato
Sakaki, Toshisuke
Aoki, Katsuya
Hirao, Yoshihiko
Yoshioka, Akira
Source :
European Journal of Pediatrics; Nov2004, Vol. 163 Issue 11, p675-677, 3p, 1 Black and White Photograph
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

<bold>Unlabelled: </bold>In patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), intracranial aneurysms (ICAs) are extrarenal manifestations and may result in serious and potentially fatal outcome following rupture. Although ICAs are a well-known complication of ADPKD, nearly all cases of ICA occurring in the context of ADPKD are adults. Here, we report the case of a Japanese girl with ADPKD who developed a subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) due to a ruptured ICA at the age of 4 years.<bold>Conclusion: </bold>This report is intended to raise awareness that the use of noninvasive screening techniques such as three-dimensional CT angiography or magnetic resonance angiography to detect intracranial aneurysms should also be performed in paediatric patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03406199
Volume :
163
Issue :
11
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
European Journal of Pediatrics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
14739646
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-004-1528-4