Clinico-Biochemical Evaluation of Nephrotic Syndrome in children
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 10
Abstract
Introduction: Nephrotic syndrome characterized by massive proteinuria (albuminuria), hypoalbuminemia and edema and hyperlipidemia, is a common disorder encountered in children. It is a clinical entity having multiple causes. Present study was done to see the Clinico Biochemical evaluation of Nephrotic Syndrome in children admitted in the Department of Pediatrics Government General Hospital, Guntur Material and methods: The present study included 50 cases of Nephrotic syndrome in children belonging to the age group of 2-12 years who attended department of Paediatrics, Government General Hospital, Guntur. A.P., during Aug 2016 to July 2017. Results: The most affected group was 6 – 8 years age group (40%), male children were more affected (62%) than female children. Commonest presentation was relapse of nephrotic syndrome. Conclusions: Almost all patients presented with insidious onset of edema, starting as facial puffiness and gradually spread to the whole body. The response to steroid treatment delayed in patients with marked reduction of serum albumin levels.
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P. Anil Kiran, B. Deeva Kumar
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