Challenges in the Diagnosis and Management of Nephrotic Syndrome in a Child With Multisystemic Tuberculosis

Abstract

We report the case of a child who had tuberculosis associated with nephrotic syndrome. In this case, it was difficult to identify if the renal involvement was due to renal infection with mycobacterium tuberculosis, the consequence of nephrotoxicity of anti-bacillary drugs, or due to new onset of nephrosis. Management was complex as the use of high-dose steroids can disseminate the infection.

Keywords: child; granulomatous interstitial nephritis; nephrotic syndrome; renal tuberculosis.