Malignant hypertension due to reflux nephropathy in an adolescent (a case report)

Malignant hypertension in an adolescent due to reflux nephropathy (RN) is rare. Here we are presenting such a case unassociated with the usual symptoms of hypertension. The problems of diagnosis, management, prognosis and prevention of RN are discussed with a review of relevant literature.

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Published in:	Journal of postgraduate medicine (Bombay) Vol. 37; no. 3; pp. 173 - 176
Main Authors:	Ravat, S H, Ravat, H K, Shah, M D, Pahlajani, D B
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	India 01-07-1991
Subjects:	Adolescent Female Humans Hypertension, Malignant - etiology Radiography Vesico-Ureteral Reflux - complications Vesico-Ureteral Reflux - diagnostic imaging
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Summary:	Malignant hypertension in an adolescent due to reflux nephropathy (RN) is rare. Here we are presenting such a case unassociated with the usual symptoms of hypertension. The problems of diagnosis, management, prognosis and prevention of RN are discussed with a review of relevant literature.
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ISSN:	0022-3859