Clinical Disorders of the Kidney, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America

This issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America focuses on Kidney Disorders in Children, providing a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of pediatric nephrology. Guest edited by Dr. James Chan, with consultation from Dr. Bonita Stanton, the issue assembles expert authors from around the world to review the full spectrum of kidney disorders affecting children. The goal is to provide pediatricians and pediatric nephrologists with evidence-based, clinically relevant information to guide diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of renal conditions in the pediatric population.

Key Features:

• In-depth reviews of common pediatric kidney disorders, including urinary tract infections, hematuria, proteinuria, and hypertension
• Coverage of glomerular diseases, such as post-infectious glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome, lupus nephritis, IgA nephropathy, and anaphylactoid purpura nephropathy
• Discussion of tubulointerstitial disorders, including tubulopathies, Bartter and Gitelman syndromes, renal tubular acidosis, Fanconi syndrome, and Dent disease
• Examination of metabolic and systemic conditions impacting the kidneys, such as metabolic syndrome in childhood obesity, hypophosphatemic rickets, SIADH, and nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
• Comprehensive coverage of acute and chronic kidney injury, including hemolytic uremic syndrome and chronic kidney disease with dietary interventions to slow progression
• Guidance on long-term outcomes and management of pediatric renal transplantation
• Practical, evidence-based recommendations designed to help clinicians improve patient outcomes and optimize care for children with renal disorders
• Written by international experts to provide current, authoritative perspectives on pediatric nephrology practice