Steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome.
Steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome.
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DOI:
10.1038/ki.2008.297
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发表时间:
2008-11
影响因子:
19.6
通讯作者:
A. Kitamura;H. Tsukaguchi;K. Maruyama;A. Shono;K. Iijima;S. Kagami;T. Doi
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作者:
A. Kitamura;H. Tsukaguchi;K. Maruyama;A. Shono;K. Iijima;S. Kagami;T. Doi
A 5-year-old female was referred for evaluation of steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS). At 3 years of age, her family was concerned about the proteinuria (3+) and hematuria (2+) and brought her to the hospital for evaluation. There was no antecedent infection, fever, or rash. No family history of renal disease was noted, and her parents and her elder brother were negative for urinalysis (Figure 1a). At the initial visit, laboratory studies revealed hypoproteinemia (serum albumin 3.1 g/100 ml) and hyperlipidemia (total cholesterol 282 mg/100 ml), whereas renal function was normal (serum creatinine 0.2 mg/100 ml, and an estimated glomerular filtration rate 135 ml/min/1.73 m 2, Figure 1b, c and Table 1). On presentation to the hospital, the patient appeared normal. Physical examination was unremarkable with normal growth; the height was 98.2 cm (+ 0.8 sd, 68 percentile) and weight was 13.0 kg (− 0.5 sd, 38 percentile). There was no dysmorphic features, edema, joint swelling, or hearing loss. The systemic workup including cardiovascular, neurological, and ophthalmological examination was unremarkable. Renal sonogram demonstrated normal-sized, symmetric kidneys without hydronephrosis or cysts. Urological studies including computed tomography were normal.