Cystic fibrosis and renal disease: a case report
2007
Cystic Fibrosis and Kidney Disease: A Case Report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Al-Shawwa Baha A, Rao Aparna R
Primary Institution: Medical College of Wisconsin
Hypothesis
Is nephrotic syndrome a complication of cystic fibrosis?
Conclusion
Nephrotic syndrome in cystic fibrosis patients may be a complication or coincidental, highlighting the need for screening for co-morbidities.
Supporting Evidence
- Nephrotic syndrome is rarely encountered in cystic fibrosis but mild proteinuria is not uncommon.
- Recent reports indicate renal disease in cystic fibrosis patients, challenging the belief that kidneys are spared.
- Urine analysis can be a helpful screening tool for renal involvement in cystic fibrosis.
Takeaway
This study talks about a boy with cystic fibrosis who also had kidney problems, showing that cystic fibrosis can affect the kidneys too.
Methodology
Case report and literature review.
Limitations
Only one case is reported, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
11-year-old male with cystic fibrosis.
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