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Allopurinol use leading to xanthine nephrolithiasis in pediatric tumor lysis syndrome: a case series
Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is a life-threatening metabolic disorder caused by massive tumor lysis. Allopurinol, a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, is initiated during chemotherapy to prevent hyperuricemia and subse...
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Objectified kidney ultrasound echogenicity and size metrics as potential predictors for kidney function in children
Kidney echogenicity is typically determined subjectively but may have a quantifiable relationship to kidney function. Similarly, kidney length has been shown to correlate with kidney function. This study sough...
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Factors affecting dialysis duration in children with Shiga toxin–producing Escherichia coli–associated hemolytic uremic syndrome
Predicting disease severity can be informative for management of HUS. Dialysis requirement, volume depletion, elevated white blood cell counts, very young age, and use of antimotility agents are known factors ...