Plasma lipids as risk factors in relapsing nephrotic syndrome

• Published in: Paediatrica Indonesiana Vol. 48; no. 6; pp. 322 - 6
• Main Authors: Lawang, Sitti Aizah, Rauf, Syarifuddin, Lisal, J. S., Albar, Husein, Daud, Dasril
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House 15.09.2016
• Subjects: hyperlipidemia; nephrotic syndrome; relapse; risk factors

Background Nephrotic syndrome is primarily a pediatric disorderand is 15 times more common in children than in adults.Relapse rate after corticosteroid discontinuation is 39 - 59%.Hyperlipidemia is an important characteristic of nephroticsyndrome. The plasma concentrations of cholesterol, triglyceri...