Abstract

Letter to Editor

Meanings of microalbuminuria in idiopathic nephrotic syndrome in children

Richard Loumingou*

Published: 13 April, 2020 | Volume 4 - Issue 1 | Pages: 014-015

We investigated the existence of microalbuminuria in children with corticosteroid-sensitive idiopathic nephrotic syndrome in complete remission. In the study of a series of 18 cases, we noted a clearly different evolution depending on the existence or absence of pathological micro albuminuria.

Microalbuminuria appears to be a prognostic discrimination parameter in idiopathic nephrotic syndrome. 

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Keywords:

Nephrotic syndrome; Microalbuminuria; Children

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