Post infective glomerulonephritis

Case contributed by Aneta Kecler-Pietrzyk
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Presented with macroscopic hematuria. History of recent severe throat infection.

Patient Data

Age: 16 years
Gender: Female
ultrasound

Both kidneys are edematous, more marked on the right. Bilateral renal parenchymal heteroechogenicity and loss of normal corticomedullary differentiation are also noted. No hydronephrosis observed.

Case Discussion

Post-infective glomerulonephritis is the most likely diagnosis given the patient's recent severe throat infection.

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