Cutaneous Manifestations of Chronic Kidney Disease in Pediatrics in a Tertiary Children's Hospital in Sudan

    October 2020
    L Kheir Elseed, A Bakhet
    TLDR Skin changes are common in children with chronic kidney disease.
    This study conducted in a tertiary children's hospital in Sudan aimed to identify the prevalence and clinical pattern of skin manifestations in children with chronic kidney disease (CKD). It included 50 pediatric patients, with 30 on haemodialysis and 20 on conservative treatment. The results showed that 86% of the patients exhibited skin changes, with xerosis (68%), pruritus (64%), hair loss (30%), and hyperpigmentation (28%) being the most common. The study found that these skin changes were primarily due to CKD itself rather than haemodialysis or drug treatment, and were associated with anaemia, uraemia, and high serum creatinine levels. Dermatological examination was deemed important for diagnosing CKD in children.
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