Structure and development of the kidney -- Water and electrolyte handling by the kidney -- Disorders of mineral metabolism -- Epidemiology of renal disease in children -- Clinical assessment of renal function -- Diagnostic imaging of the urinary tract -- Radionuclide imaging -- Renal biopsy -- Hematuria and proteinuria -- Acute glomerulonephritis and rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis -- Nephrotic syndrome -- Inherited nephropathies -- Immunoglobulin A nephropathy and Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis -- Tubulointerstitial nephritis -- Hemolytic uremic syndrome -- Kidney in systemic lupus erythematosus and vasculitis -- Cystic kidney diseases -- Kidney in viral infections -- Sickle cell nephropathy -- Renal tubular acidosis -- Disorders of tubular transport -- Chronic kidney disease -- Renal osteodystrophy -- Acute renal failure -- Hemodialysis -- Peritoneal dialysis -- Continuous renal replacement therapy -- Renal transplantation -- Nutrition in renal disease -- Hypertension: epidemiology and evaluation -- Management of hypertension in children and adolescents -- Syndromic renal disorders and malformations -- Obstructive uropathy -- Voiding disorders -- Urolithiasis -- Urinary tract infection -- Pediatric renal tumors.
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Illustrated with a combination of radiological, pathological and anatomical images, this book is structured into several specific areas, including the structure and renal physiology of the kidney, the epidemiology of pediatric renal disease, parenchymal diseases, diseases of tubular transport, renal failure, and developmental and urologic disorders. Features expanded case histories relating to the discussion and management of renal disease.