Abnormal kidney ultrasound and function in a five-year-old boy born prematurely with a birth weight of 370 grams
2023
Abstract
It is known that prematurity and low birth weight are associated with chronic kidney disease and hypertension. A positive correlation between kidney volume and birth weight was also described.
In our ongoing observational study we revealed highly abnormal kidney ultrasound and renal functions in a male patient (birth weight 370 grams) at the age of fi ve. It was his fi rst nephrology examination since discharge from the hospital.
We believe that thorough follow up and timely diagnosis of developing renal insuffi ciency may help us to initiate proper treatment in high-risk children (Tab. 1, Fig. 1, Ref. 7).