Minimal change disease
A glomerular disorder characterized by the electron microscopic finding of loss of podocyte foot processes. Light microscopic examination does not show glomerular changes. Patients present with proteinuria and nephrotic syndrome.
Disease Alternative Name
It's nephrotic syndrome. Corticosteroids are the treatment of choice,that you are already administering, leading to complete remission of proteinuria in most cases. Approximately 90% of children respond within 2 weeks to prednisone at a do...
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Top doctors who continously share their opinions on Minimal change diseaseRam Manohar Lohia Hospital
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