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Steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome

H M Nanjundaswamy1, K D Phadke

  • 1Children's Kidney Care Centre, Department of Pediatrics, St. John's Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, India.

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|February 1, 2003
PubMed

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Nephrotic syndrome in children, often minimal change disease, usually responds to steroids. However, frequent relapses or steroid dependence necessitate specialist care due to treatment risks.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Clinical Pediatrics

Background:

  • Nephrotic syndrome is a common pediatric kidney disorder.
  • Minimal change disease accounts for most childhood cases, typically with a good prognosis.
  • Over 90% of children with minimal change disease achieve remission with corticosteroid therapy (steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the clinical course and management of childhood nephrotic syndrome, particularly minimal change disease.
  • To highlight the challenges in managing steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome with frequent relapses or steroid dependence.
  • To emphasize the importance of specialist consultation for complex cases.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on childhood nephrotic syndrome and minimal change disease.
  • Analysis of treatment responses, relapse patterns, and long-term outcomes.
  • Discussion of management strategies for steroid-sensitive and steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome.

Main Results:

  • Most children with minimal change disease respond well to corticosteroids.
  • 40-60% of children experience frequent relapses or steroid dependence, requiring intensified treatment.
  • High cumulative steroid toxicity and side effects from immunosuppressants are risks in these patients.

Conclusions:

  • Children with frequent relapses or steroid dependence need pediatric nephrologist management.
  • Despite a relapsing course, progression to end-stage renal disease in minimal change nephrotic syndrome is rare.
  • Careful monitoring and management are crucial to minimize treatment-related complications.

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