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A 4-year-old girl with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease complicated by a ruptured intracranial aneurysm.
- Source :
- European Journal of Pediatrics; Nov2004, Vol. 163 Issue 11, p675-677, 3p, 1 Black and White Photograph
- Publication Year :
- 2004
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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