Tag Robert G. Wells

Renovascular Hypertension Overview. Approximately 5% to 10% of children and adolescents with severe hypertension have an underlying renal vascular lesion. In children younger than 5 years, up to 80% of clinically significant hypertension is due to renovascular disease. There are…

Renal Infection Acute Bacterial Pyelonephritis Overview. The term pyelonephritis encompasses infections of the renal parenchyma and pelvocaliceal system. Renal infections can be acute or chronic; unilateral or bilateral; and focal, multifocal, or diffuse. Potential complications include renal or perinephric abscess.…