title: Nephrotic syndrome in childhood: diagnosis and management.
abstract: The nephrotic syndrome is characterized by gross proteinuria, hypoproteinemia, hyperlipemia, and edema. The authors review the diagnostic features and management protocol of this syndrome in children.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004232:Diuretics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007019:Hypoproteinemia / Q000175:diagnosis; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007668:Kidney / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D009404:Nephrotic Syndrome / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011507:Proteinuria / Q000175:diagnosis; D012744:Sex Ratio
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D004232:Diuretics; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D011241:Prednisone