EP076 - Childhood Glomerulonephritis_ Diagnosis and Management

This podcast is based on clinical scenarios from the official AMC Handbook of Clinical Assessment published by the Australian Medical Council. All cases are used solely for study and discussion. We provide personal learning insights and clinical interpretations to support AMC candidates in developing their clinical reasoning skills. The AMC Handbook is the intellectual property of the Australian Medical Council. To access the official material, please visit the AMC website.

This episode outlines a simulated medical case for a candidate to diagnose and manage, focusing on a five-year-old boy presenting with concerning symptoms like dark urine, facial swelling, and irritability. The core objective is for the candidate to recognise and address acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN), a kidney condition potentially linked to a recent impetigo infection. The case details the patient's history, physical findings, including high blood pressure and periorbital edema, and then guides the candidate through the necessary diagnostic tests, such as blood and urine analyses, and the appropriate management plan, which critically includes hospital admission and supportive care.

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