This document discusses chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children, including definitions, stages, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, complications, treatment, and strategies to slow progression. Key points include:
- CKD is defined as kidney damage or glomerular filtration rate <60 mL/min/1.73m2 for over 3 months.
- Etiology depends on age, and includes congenital abnormalities, glomerulonephritis, cystic kidney diseases.
- Pathogenesis involves hyperfiltration injury to surviving nephrons from loss of other nephrons.
- Treatment aims to replace renal function and slow progression, including fluid/electrolyte management, nutrition, growth supplements