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| Topic: |
kidney and urologic diseases (ku) |
| Title: |
Nephrotic Syndrome. |
| Author: |
Donkerwolcke, R.; Walle, J.V. |
| Source: |
IN: Hogg, R., ed. Kidney Disorders in Children and Adolescents: A Global Perspective of Clinical Practice. New York, NY: Informa Healthcare USA. 2006. pp 85-94. |
| Availability: |
Available from Informa Healthcare USA. 52 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY 10017. Email: healthcare .enquiries@informa.com. Website: www.informahealthcare .com/. Price: $105.95. |
| Abstract: |
This chapter about the nephrotic syndrome is from a textbook that presents a global perspective of clinical practice regarding kidney disorders in children and adolescents. The authors define the nephrotic syndrome as a clinical entity characterized by massive urinary protein losses, resulting in hypoalbuminemia and usually associated with edema formation. They review the clinical features; laboratory findings; pathogenesis of edema formation; definitions; classification; idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (INS); initial treatment; treatment of relapse; treatment of steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome; alternative forms of therapy for INS; and complications of the nephrotic syndrome, including abnormalities in lipid metabolism, bacterial infections, viral infections, thromboembolic complications, loss of vitamins and hormones in the urine, and acute renal failure (ARF). 2 tables. 27 references. |
| Format: |
Book Chapter |
| Language: |
English. |
| Major Keywords: |
Kidney Diseases. Children. Adolescents. Diagnosis. Patient Care Management. Nephrotic Syndrome. Proteinuria. Symptoms. |
| Minor Keywords: |
Pathogenesis. Diagnostic Tests. Urine Tests. Drug Therapy. Drug Effects. Recurrence. Complications. Acute Kidney Failure. |
| Publication Number: |
KUBK11664. |
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