Abstract:Background. Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a kidney disease characterized by albuminuria, hyperlipidemia, edema, and hypoalbuminemia. Recent data shown that more than 80% of children with nephrotic syndrome respond to steroid treatment, remain steroid-sensitive during subsequent relapses, and consequently have a favorable long-term prognosis. However, above 20 % of nephrotic children do not show response to steroid treatment. Steroid resistance is believed to be associated with a high risk of developing chronic re… Show more
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