[Post infectious extracapillary glomerulonephritis: about 8 paediatric cases]

ABSTRACT

We reported 8 cases of post infectious extracapillary glomerulonephritis enrolled in the pediatrics department of Sousse during 10 years, diagnosed histologically. It is about 4 girls and 4 boys aged 3 at 13 years. Clinically, all patients had oedema and haematuria. Hypertension was present in 6 cases; 7 children were anuric. All patients have renal failure, associate at nephrotic syndrome in 6 cases. The ASLO titres are elevated in 7 patients. Renal biopsy showed diffuse crescents in 6 cases and circumferential cresents in 3. 7 patients well treated by corticoids and immunosupresseurs. The outcome is good in 4 cases