Steroid responsive nephrotic syndrome associated with bilateral renal dysplasia.
Renal dysplasia is characterized by hypoplastic kidneys that contain elements of primitive tubules. Patients may develop end-stage renal failure early in life. Nephrotic syndrome is one of the most common renal diseases in childhood and may occur in association with renal dysplasia. We report a case of a child with bilateral dysplastic kidneys and steroid responsive nephrotic syndrome (SRNS). An association between renal dysplasia with chronic renal failure and SRNS has not previously been reported in the English literature.
Smolkin
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Pediatric Nephrology Unit and Pediatric Department B, Ha'Emek Medical Center, Afula, 18101, Israel. vlsmolkin@yahoo.com
Halevy
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Koren
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008297:Male; D009404:Nephrotic Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D005938:Glucocorticoids; D011241:Prednisone