Evaluation of Hematuria, Proteinuria, and Hypertension in Adolescents  

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Mahan, John D. ; Turman, Martin A. ; Mentser, Mark I.

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Pediatric Clinics of North America vol. 44 no. 06 (Dec. 1997), page 1573.
Topik: Adolescent Medicine

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Perpustakaan FK Nomor Panggil: P13.K.1997.06 Non-tandon: 1 (dapat dipinjam: 0) Tandon: tidak ada

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Although renal disorders are relatively uncommon in adolescents, signs or symptoms of renal diseases in and adolescent inevitably causes great concern. Adolescents are susceptible to many of the same urinary tract disorders that can present early in childhood. Evidence of renal disease in an adolescent deserves prompt attention and appropriate evaluation. The key issue in the evaluation of hematuria or proteinuria in an adolescent is the existence of concomitant signs of renal disease. For hematuria and proteinuria, discussion of a proper evaluation is presented. Even though most teens with persistent elevated blood pressures have essential hypertension, this must be considered a serious concern with potential life-long consequences. A discussion of the definition of hypertension and proper evaluation and treatment in adolescents is presented.

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