Prevalencia de enfermedad renal en niños aparentemente sanos con antecedente familiar de terapia de reemplazo renal
Journal
Boletín Médico del Hospital Infantil de México
ISSN
1665-1146
Date Issued
2015
Author(s)
Medeiros, Mara
Andrade Veneros, Gioconda Daniela
Toussaint Martínez de Castro, Georgina
Ortiz Vásquez, Lourdes
Hernández Sánchez, Ana María
Olvera, Nadia
Velásquez Jones, Luis
Type
text::journal::journal article
Abstract
Background: Having a first- or second-degree relative with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been reported as a risk factor for CKD development. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of CKD in children with a first- or second-degree relative undergoing renal replacement therapy (hemodialysis or renal transplant). Methods: A screening study was performed in asymptomatic children with a family history of CKD in a first- or second-degree relative undergoing renal replacement therapy. Informed consent was obtained in all cases. A clinical examination was performed. Blood and urine samples were obtained for serum creatinine, serum electrolytes, urinalysis, and microalbumin/creatinine ratio.