Long-term outcome of biopsy-proven minimal-change nephrotic syndrome in Chinese children

Conclusion A substantial proportion of patients with childhood-onset MCN continued to have relapse after they became adults. Although almost all patients have normal renal function, prolonged use of steroid and immunosuppressive agents results in a considerable risk of treatment-related complications. Life-long follow-up seems advisable for this group of patients, not only for detecting relapses, but also to allow timely diagnosis of treatment-related complications.
Source: Hong Kong Journal of Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research