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[Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome in children: report of 57 cases]

Leila Ghedira-Besbes1, Amir Mallek, Med Néji Guediche

  • 1Service de Pediatrie Hopital Fattouma Bourguiba, Monastir, Tunisie.

La Tunisie Medicale
|August 29, 2007
PubMed

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This study analyzed 57 children with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS), finding minimal change disease in 50% of biopsies. While most children responded to steroids, 57% of steroid-resistant cases progressed to chronic kidney failure.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Epidemiology
  • Histopathology

Context:

  • Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS) is a significant kidney disorder in children.
  • Understanding its epidemiological, clinical, and histopathological features is crucial for effective management.
  • This study examines a cohort of pediatric INS cases over a decade.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the epidemiological, clinical, biochemical, and histopathological profile of INS in children.
  • To document the management strategies and outcomes for pediatric INS patients.
  • To identify risk factors and prognostic indicators for INS in a pediatric population.

Summary:

  • A retrospective analysis of 57 children with INS revealed an incidence of 3.2 cases per 1000 admissions.
  • Histological findings included minimal change disease (50%), focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (33%), and membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (11%).
  • While 87.5% of patients were steroid-sensitive, 57% of steroid-resistant cases developed chronic kidney failure, with an overall mortality rate of 5.3%.

Impact:

  • Provides valuable epidemiological data on pediatric INS, aiding in resource allocation and public health initiatives.
  • Highlights the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate treatment strategies, including immunosuppressive therapy for resistant cases.
  • Contributes to the understanding of long-term outcomes and the progression of chronic kidney disease in children with INS.

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