Renal sonographic patterns in Bartter's syndrome

Pediatr Radiol. 1996;26(2):116-9. doi: 10.1007/BF01372088.

Abstract

The renal sonographic findings in ten cases of Bartter s syndrome investigated at the King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia are described. There were various sonographic abnormalities other than those of hyperechoic pyramids as previously described. These were diffuse increased renal echogenicity and hyperechoic echogenicity in the kidneys with the exception of the pyramids. This condition can be suspected early if nephrocalcinosis is present in a child with a history of polyhydramnios and premature delivery.

MeSH terms

  • Bartter Syndrome / blood
  • Bartter Syndrome / diagnostic imaging*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Kidney / diagnostic imaging*
  • Male
  • Ultrasonography