Pediatric Urology Flashcards
what is a majority of the peditric urologic concerns in children a result of
congenital anomalies or renal, ureteral or urethral tracts
what is often accompanied with renal abnormalities in children
Ureteral abnormalities
what are the most common types of stones with nephrolithiasis in children
calcium oxalate or calcium phosphate
m/c from hypercalciuria and hypocitraturia
What type of stones is Lesch-nyhan syndrome associated with
Urate stones
what is the treatment of nephrolithiasis in children
treat underlying problem of disease process
hydration
surgical removal if necessary
when can hydronephrosis be detected in children
prenatal ultrasound
where are the common obstruction areas with hydronephrosis in children
Ureteropelvic junction- proximal (UPJ-prox)
Ureterovesicular junction - distal (UVJ - distal)
how is the diagnosis made of hydronephrosis in children
nuclear renal scan with furosemide (diuretic)
What is VUR
Vesico-Ureteral Reflux
retrograde flow of urine from bladder up into ureter and even kidney
difficult to distinguish from hydronephrosis with US alone
How is VUR diagnosed
VCUG (voiding cystourethrogram)
contrast instilled in bladder via a catheter, xr taken while pts bladder is being filled and child voids to check for reflux
Who should obtain a renal US
all infants after first febrile UTI to screen for congenital abnormalities of GU system
what procedure helps to reduce the risk of UTI in boys
Circumcision
What is the most common pathogen with UTI
Fecal flora
(85% E. coli, also Klebsiella, etc)
what is the presentation of newborns and infants with UTI
fever OR hypothermia
poor feeding
irritability
failure to thrive
vomiting
may note: strong or foul smelling urine