Journal article
RAPIDLY PROGRESSIVE GLOMERULONEPHRITIS IN CHILDREN
Floria Eva Gusti Ayu Putu Nilawati
Volume : 46 Nomor : 1 Published : 2015, January
Medicina
Abstrak
ABSTRACT Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis (RPGN) is a rare syndrome in children and one of the nephrology emergency which needs special attention. Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis is determined by symptoms and signs of glomerulonephritis (GN); edema, hypertension, gross hematuria, and rapid loss of renal function. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment play a critical role in saving renal function and preventing permanent glomerular damage. Diagnosis was made based on clinical and laboratory findings. We reported two cases of RPGN in an eleven year old boy and an eight year old boy. The patient came to the pediatric outpatient clinic at sanglah hospital with chief complaint dark ?cola colored? urine. Laboratory work up showed proteinuria, erythrocyturia, decrease of C3 and normal C4 complement level, increased serum urea and creatinine level and loss of renal function in a few days with glomerular filtration rate decreased. Based on clinical and laboratory findings, the patient was diagnosed as rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis. The patient was given methylprednisolone pulses for 3 days, followed by high dose oral methylprednisolone. Prognosis of the patient was good. [MEDICINA 2015;46:46-51]. Keywords : rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis, children