Clinical profile of patients with steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome at tertiary care centre in Gujarat, India

Authors

  • Nimisha K. Pandya Department of Pediatrics, GMERS Medical College, Gotri, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
  • Kedar G. Mehta Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, GMERS Medical College, Gotri, Vadodara, Gujarat, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20182057

Keywords:

Complications, Nephrotic syndrome, Steroid sensitive

Abstract

Background: Nephrotic syndrome is a significant cause of chronic renal disease in children. The objective of the study was to analyze demographic profile, response to steroids and associated complications, in children with Nephrotic syndrome.

Methods: A retrospective study of all patients referred to Renal diseases clinic at GMERS Medical College Gotri Vadodara was done. Period of study was from year 2014 to June 2017. Variables assessed were sex distribution, age at presentation for first attack, occurrence of complications, steroid responsiveness and use of steroid sparing agents. Study was done from special clinic cards used for documentation of visits of patients in Nephrotic disease special clinic.

Results: 59 patients were studied. Mean age at presentation of was 4.08 years. Sex distribution ratio was 1.18:1. 88% of cases were infrequent relapsers. Steroid dependence was observed in 8.4% of cases. Complications were noted in 38% children. UTI was the commonest complication 13.5%. Associated renal conditions were present in 5% of children.

Conclusions: In the present study clinical profile of children with Nephrotic syndrome was concordant with typical nephrotic syndrome in children. Pattern of nephrotic syndrome and response to treatment did not differ significantly from other studies.

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2018-06-22

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