Serum cystatin C and microalbuminuria in children with immune thrombocytopenia under short course of corticosteroids
Conclusion Although not accompanied by microalbuminuria, steroid induced cystatin C elevation could be attributed in part to impaired GFR. Large population follow up studies are recommended to investigate the reversibility of this effect.
Source: Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
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