Nephrotic syndrome in children-a clinical study
Wazir, M.D.; Rahimtoola, R.J.
JPMA. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association 26(6): 146-148
1976
ISSN/ISBN: 0030-9982 PMID: 826660 Document Number: 110013
The clinical and biochemical features of 54 children with Nephrotic Syndrome seen over a period of 6 years and the response to Prednisolone therapy in 43 cases is presented. The disease was more prevalent in male children and the highest incidence was observed at the age of 3 years. An excellent response to steroid therapy was obtained in cases with a recent onset of disease and no nephritic features.