A Case of Compartment Syndrome in the Scrotum and Inguinal Area Complicating Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome of Childhood
Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS) is a kidney disease characterized by massive proteinuria. Protein loss leads to decreased oncotic pressure shifting the fluids into the interstitial space causing edema, complications such as infections and thromboembolism occur. We report a 7-year-old, diagnosed...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2017-11-01
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| Series: | Urology Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214442017301596 |