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Acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (APSGN) is the most common glomerulonephritis of childhood, and clinical presentation can vary widely. This case report presents an atypical manifestation of APSGN in an 8-year-old female patient with pleuritic chest pain and elevated troponin-I, despite lacking classical kidney symptoms. Imaging studies showed cardiomegaly and interstitial lung opacities. Further investigations revealed hematuria and proteinuria, and the diagnosis was confirmed through elevated antistreptolysin-O (ASO) titers and low complement 3 (C3) levels. The patient was successfully managed with fluid restriction, diuretics, and antihypertensives, resulting in the resolution of symptoms and normalization of laboratory values. This case highlights the significance of recognizing atypical manifestations of APSGN for ensuring prompt diagnosis and proper management in the pediatric population.
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Ozdemir, G., Celebi, S.K. & Kayalı, S. An unusual etiology in an 8-year-old girl with chest pain and elevated troponin-I. Pediatr Nephrol (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00467-024-06368-8
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