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Iranian Journal of Pediatrics
Tehran University of Medical Sciences Press
ISSN: 1018-4406 EISSN: 1018-4406
Vol. 17, No. 4, 2007, pp. 364-368
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Bioline Code: pe07068
Full paper language: English
Document type: Short Communication
Document available free of charge
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Iranian Journal of Pediatrics, Vol. 17, No. 4, 2007, pp. 364-368
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A 10 Year Survey of Neonatal Kidney Mass in North-East of Iran (Khorasn)
Mamouri, Gholam-Ali; Boskabadi, Hassan & Heydarian, Farhad
Abstract
Objective: Although abdominal mass in neonates is not common, it is very critical to detect it
promptly. 2/3 of neonatal abdominal masses belong to kidney. Correct diagnosis and immediate
appropriate management can prevent morbidity and mortality. This study pays special attention to
incidence, associated anomalies and mortality rate in those neonates who suffered from palpable
kidney mass.
Material & Methods: During a period of 10 years 48250 neonates were examined for abdominal
mass by neonatalogists or pediatric residents. Sonography in suspected cases of abdominal mass was
performed to confirm the diagnosis. In all cases of neonatal death, autopsy was performed.
Findings: Thirty out of 48250 neonates had abdominal mass presenting as nephromegaly (1/1600).
Polycystic kidneys (PCK) were the most common cause of renal enlargement followed by multicystic
kidney disease (MCK) and hydronephrosis.
Conclusion: It was revealed that renal mass contained most of abdominal mass in our study and
mortality (73%) was higher than other reports. Also, we found that PCK was the most common
abdominal mass in our cases. Lung hypoplasia was the most common cause of death in PCK cases.
Keywords
abdominal mass, neonate, poly cystic kidney S, multicystic kidneys.
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