End stage renal disease due to bilateral renal malakoplakia.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Malakoplakia typically affects the bladders of immunocompromised adults who have defective intracellular killing of Escherichia coli. Renal malakoplakia is rare in children and generally has a good outcome. In the case presented, however, it caused end stage renal failure in a 5 year old girl. The management dilemmas surrounding renal transplantation are highlighted.
Medical subject headings
- Kidney Failure, Chronic
- Malacoplakia