Clinico-Demographic Profiling of Patients Diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease using C.T. Scan Imaging in Enugu Nigeria. A Single Center Research

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a severe pathological condition of the kidney associated with gradual loss or impairment of kidney functions. If not diagnosed and treated early, chronic kidney disease usually comes with morbid consequences. This study aims to investigate the clinic-demographic profile of patients diagnosed with chronic kidney disease using C.T Scan imaging in Enugu Nigeria. This is a descriptive study carried out in the department of radiography Hansa Clinic, Enugu Nigeria. 100 participants of both sexes that met with the inclusion criteria was used for the study. Data was analyzed using the statistical program SPSS version 23. This study results showed that, CKD affects more male (54%) than female (46%). Individuals at the highest risk of developing CKD are those at the age of 50 years and above while those below 19yrs (6%) have the least risk. Patient indication result (35%) and Helical abdominal CT scan (43%) showed nephrolithiasis to be the most prevalent with cancer as the least. Cross tabulation with gender showed nephrolithiasis to be higher in females at 51.2% while normal CT urography (61.5%), Ureteric obstruction (71.4%) and Renal cyst (54.5%) to be higher in males. Cross tabulation with age also shows nephrolithiasis to be higher at 37.2% for patients between the ages of 30-39. Conclusively, the study has shown CKD to be predominant in males of which the risk increases with age. While our study provides valuable insights, this study still suggests further research on CKD. Keywords: Clinico-Demographic, Profiling, Patients, Diagnosed, Chronic Kidney, Disease and Imaging