[Primary nephrotic syndrome in the black African child].
Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS) in black African children differs from that of children in temperate areas. The main differences are the high rate of corticosteroid non-responders and the low rate of minimal change glomerulopathy in black African children, possibly related to a racial factor. The identification of a high corticosensibility in certain African regions (Togo and Ghana) can lead to the identification of an ethnic factor. Further genetic studies should be carried out in order to provide a better approach to INS in Africa.
Gbadoé
A D
AD
Service de pédiatrie, CHU de Lomé-Tokoin, Togo.
Atakouma
D Y
DY
Napo-Koura
G
G
Gouna
A
A
Akakpo-Maxwell
O
O
Dogba
M A
MA
Tatagan-Agbi
K
K
Késsié
K
K
Assimadi
J K
JK
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000349:Africa; D044383:Black People / Q000235:genetics*; D002648:Child; D004351:Drug Resistance; D005869:Ghana; D006801:Humans; D009402:Nephrosis, Lipoid / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000235:genetics; D009404:Nephrotic Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000235:genetics*; D014037:Togo
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones