Relapse of nephrotic syndrome following remission for 20 years.
Relapse of the nephrotic syndrome in a patient who was in remission for 20 years is discussed. The initial renal biopsy performed 3 years after the onset of the nephrotic syndrome showed focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). The second renal biopsy performed 20 years later was compatible with a diagnosis of minimal change nephropathy (MCN).
D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005921:Glomerulonephritis / Q000150:complications*; D005923:Glomerulosclerosis, Focal Segmental / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009402:Nephrosis, Lipoid / Q000175:diagnosis; D009404:Nephrotic Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012008:Recurrence; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous
D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; D011241:Prednisone