title: The nephrotic syndrome.
abstract: In children the nephrotic syndrome is an uncommon condition characterised by heavy proteinuria, hypoalbuminaemia and oedema. It is most commonly associated with minimal glomerular changes and is usually responsive to steroids.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nephrology, Children's Hospital, Birmingham.
authors.forename: D V
authors.initials: DV
authors.lastname: Milford
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007677:Kidney Function Tests; D007978:Levamisole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D009404:Nephrotic Syndrome / Q000151:congenital / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013256:Steroids / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D013256:Steroids; D007978:Levamisole