September 10, 2025Journal of Pediatric Health CareOpen Access

When Nonspecific Symptoms Conceal Kidney Disease: A Case Report on Recognizing Juvenile Nephronophthisis in Pediatric Practice

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Juvenile nephronophthisis can be misdiagnosed due to nonspecific symptoms, delaying essential treatment.
In this case, a 9-year-old boy exhibited new onset polydipsia and hypertension alongside fatigue and anemia.
Renal ultrasound and genetic testing confirmed juvenile nephronophthisis, a common genetic cause of CKD in children.
Timely diagnosis and management—including renal transplant—are vital for improved outcomes in pediatric patients.

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Case report highlights the diagnostic challenges of juvenile nephronophthisis in children with nonspecific symptoms, suggesting early recognition is crucial.

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Shah et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23a74b210217d64781138 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2025.08.004

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Case report highlights the diagnostic challenges of juvenile nephronophthisis in children with nonspecific symptoms, suggesting early recognition is crucial.

When Nonspecific Symptoms Conceal Kidney Disease: A Case Report on Recognizing Juvenile Nephronophthisis in Pediatric Practice

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When Nonspecific Symptoms Conceal Kidney Disease: A Case Report on Recognizing Juvenile Nephronophthisis in Pediatric Practice

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