Descripción
Paediatric Nephrology
Case Studies
- Textbook
- © 2026
Authors:
- Winnie Kwai Yu Chan ,
- Manson Chon In Kuok
- Addresses the complexities of pediatric nephrology, offering practical insights into clinical diagnosis and management
- Discusses diagnostic and treatment dilemmas, with a focus on real-world clinical decision-making in pediatric nephrology
- Guides medical students, trainees, and healthcare professionals through pediatric kidney care challenges
About this book
This book provides readers with practical information on the clinical diagnosis and management of various themes in pediatric nephrology. It covers a wide range of topics, including urinary tract infections, neonatal kidney disease, hypertension and related diseases, glomerulonephritis, cystic kidney diseases, and electrolyte disorders. Utilizing a case-based format, each chapter begins with a clinical presentation, followed by an approach to management and an update on treatment options. The book also discusses the difficulties in making diagnoses and the dilemmas in treatment, offering insights from experts with extensive experience in the field.
The chapters are organized into five thematic parts: Urinary Tract Infection and CAKUT, Glomerulonephritis and Related Problems, Cystic Kidneys and Genetic Diseases, Kidneys and the ICU, and Bladder and Urinary Continence. Each section delves into specific clinical scenarios, such as fever without localizing signs, frothy urine indicating proteinuria, and the challenges of treating cystic kidney diseases. The authors provide expert analysis and practical solutions, making this book a must-read for anyone involved in pediatric nephrology.
This book is an invaluable resource for medical students, trainees, and healthcare practitioners, including nursing staff and family practitioners. It is particularly beneficial for those studying or working in pediatric nephrology, offering a wealth of knowledge and practical guidance. Whether you are a student, a lower undergraduate, or a healthcare professional, this book equips you with the tools needed to effectively manage kidney-related conditions in children.
Table of contents (37 chapters)
- Front Matter
- Pages i-xiii
- Urinary Tract Infection and CAKUT
- Front Matter
- Pages 1-1
- Fever Without Localizing Signs
- Winnie Kwai Yu Chan
Pages 3-8
- An Unusual Neonatal Fever
- Winnie Kwai Yu Chan
Pages 9-14
- Near Miss
- Winnie Kwai Yu Chan
Pages 15-20
- Double the Drain, Double the Drama
- Manson Chon In Kuok
Pages 21-26
- Is the Kidney Absent?
- Winnie Kwai Yu Chan
Pages 27-31
- Palpable K&B at Birth
- Winnie Kwai Yu Chan
Pages 33-38
- From Distension to Obstruction
- Winnie Kwai Yu Chan
Pages 39-47
- Glomerulonephritis and Related Problems
- Front Matter
- Pages 49-49
- When Frothy Urine Is Not Frothy
- Winnie Kwai Yu Chan
Pages 51-56
- When Frothy Urine Means Proteinuria
- Winnie Kwai Yu Chan
Pages 57-62
- Fluid in the Third Space—From Theories to Treatment
- Winnie Kwai Yu Chan
Pages 63-75
- It May Not Be a Simple Seizure
- Winnie Kwai Yu Chan
Pages 77-82
- Blood Leaks in the Urine
- Winnie Kwai Yu Chan
Pages 83-88
- Benign or Not Benign
- Winnie Kwai Yu Chan
Pages 89-93
- The Cyst Is Not the Culprit
- Winnie Kwai Yu Chan
Pages 95-100
- When the Glomeruli Inflamed
- Winnie Kwai Yu Chan
Pages 101-107
- When the Glomeruli Were Inflamed and Damaged
- Winnie Kwai Yu Chan
Pages 109-116
- Polar Views in Treatment
- Winnie Kwai Yu Chan
Pages 117-127
Glomerulonephritis and Related Problems
Same Diseases with Different Treatments?
Cystic Kidneys and Genetic Diseases
Front Matter
When It Is Solitary
The MCDK
The Potter
Cysts and the Cilia
The Dominant Cyst
Vessel-Muscle and Lipid
Do Not Miss the KUB
Even 3.1 Matters
The Bowlegs
Kidneys and the ICU
Front Matter
It Is Not Just RAS
Hypertension and Low Salt
She Has Difficulty in Breathing
Pneumonia Beyond the Lungs
The Hike to the Peak and the ICU
Beyond the Sore Throat
Rescuing Kidneys in Sepsis
Bladder and Urinary Continence
Front Matter
Bladder and Urinary Continence
Dreams and Dribbles
A Boy Who Can’t Wait
The Silent Progression
Authors and Affiliations
Paediatrics, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong, China
Winnie Kwai Yu Chan
Department of Paediatrics, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong, China
Manson Chon In Kuok
About the authors
Winnie Kwai Yu Chan is the Consultant, former Chief-of-service, at Department of Paediatrics, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong, China.
Manson Chon In Kuok, is the associate consultant at the Department of Paediatrics, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong, China.
Bibliographic Information
- Book TitlePaediatric Nephrology
- Book SubtitleCase Studies
- AuthorsWinnie Kwai Yu Chan, Manson Chon In Kuok
- Softcover ISBN978-981-95-5059-3Published: 06 January 2026
- Edition Number1
- Number of PagesXIII, 293
- Number of Illustrations49 b/w illustrations, 38 illustrations in colour
- Topics Pediatrics, Nephrology
Keywords
- Paediatric nephrology
- Urinary tract infection
- Neonatal kidney disease
- Hypertension and related disease
- Glomerulonephritis and related podocytopathy
- Cystic Kidney Diseases
- Electrolytes disorders
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