Steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome in children: Clinical presentation, renal histology, complications, treatment and outcome at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Abstract

Steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) remains a challenge for pediatric nephrologists. The underlying histopathology usually affects the course of the disease and the response to treatment. This study was designed to determine clinical presentation, renal histology, complications, treatment and outcome in children presenting with SRNS. A prospective analysis was carried out among 32 steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome patients aged 1-18 year in the