A 5-year-old female is found to have hypertension during three separate visits to her physician. Lab tests reveal that the hypertension is secondary to:

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Hypertension in a 5-year-old female is most likely secondary to renal disease, such as glomerulonephritis or polycystic kidney disease. Other causes, such as brain tumor or hypocalcemia are less common in this age group. Hyponatremia is not typically associated with primary hypertension.

A 5-Year-Old Female Is Found to Have Hypertension During Three