(J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2006: 24: 105-109)

Steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) remains a challenge for pediatric nephrologists. The underlying histopathology usually affects the course of the disease and the response to treatment. This study was designed to determine clinical presentation, renal histology, complications, treatment and outcome in children presenting with SRNS. A prospective analysis was carried out among 32 steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome patients aged 1-18 year in the

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is very rare and difficult to diagnose before 5 years of age. We are reporting a case of SLE at 2.5- year who presented with recurrent episodes of fever, haematuria , proteinuria and rash . Diagnosis of SLE was confirmed by reduced serum complement level and positive anti double stranded DNA (anti ds DNA). Class IV histological type of Lupus nephritis was evaluated by renal biopsy DOI: 10.3329/jbcps.v28i1.4647 J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2010; 28: 59-62