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Unmasking Visceral Leishmaniasis: Nephrotic Syndrome as a Rare Pediatric Complication in Morocco

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Nephrotic syndrome in children with visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is an uncommon presentation, often accompanied by other clinical signs such as febrile splenomegaly. This report highlights two cases of VL in immunocompetent children admitted to Mohamed VI University Hospital in Marrakech, who developed nephrotic syndrome as a complication. One child unfortunately passed away, while the other responded well to treatment with corticosteroids and pentavalent antimonial drugs, showing favorable clinical progress. This rare condition underscores the need to raise awareness among clinicians to facilitate early diagnosis and prompt treatment.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.82540

Authors: Ghizlane Kassal, Houda Nassih, Rabiy Elqadiry, Aicha Bourrahouat, Imane Aitsab

Institution: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Mohammed VI

Language: English

Topic: Research on Leishmaniasis Studies

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409577221