Discordant findings on dimercaptosuccinic acid scintigraphy in children with multi-detector row computed tomography-proven acute pyelonephritis
PurposeThe diagnosis of acute pyelonephritis (APN) is often difficult, as its clinical and biological manifestations are non-specific in children. If not treated quickly and adequately, however, APN may cause irreversible renal damage, possibly leading to hypertension and chronic renal failure. We w...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Korean Pediatric Society
2011-05-01
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| Series: | Korean Journal of Pediatrics |
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| Online Access: | http://kjp.or.kr/upload/pdf/kjped-54-212.pdf |