The nephrotic syndrome in families.
Six families, each with 2 siblings suffering from the nephrotic syndrome, are reported. The incidence, causes, clinical picture and management of the nephrotic syndrome occurring in families are discussed, as well as possible ways of preventing this syndrome.
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009404:Nephrotic Syndrome / Q000235:genetics* / Q000473:pathology