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Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Solid Organ Sizes in Children with Primary Malnutrition: A Preliminary Study

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives: Malnutrition is a common health problem affecting overall body functions, growth, and development. The aim of the present study was to explore any potential changes in solid organ sizes due to malnutrition and, if so, their correlation with the degree of malnutrition. Materials and Methods: Solid organ sizes (liver, spleen, and kidneys) in patients with primary malnutrition were measured prospectively using ultrasonography. Results: A correlation was observed between changes in liver, spleen, and kidney sizes and left kidney parenchymal thickness and the degree of malnutrition in patients. Conclusions: The presence and degree of malnutrition were directly proportional to significant decreases in organ sizes. The present study is the first to reveal a positive correlation between anthropometric measurement Z scores and organ sizes.

Source: Journal of Clinical Medicine

DOI: 10.3390/jcm14010169

Authors: Kamil Doğan, Şükrü Güngör, Adil Doğan, Seda Nida Karaküçük

Institution: Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University

Language: English

Topic: Child Nutrition and Water Access

Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics

Field: Nursing

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,955