Nephrotic syndrome is a rare manifestation of IGA nephropathy
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Nephrotic syndrome, IGA nephropathyAbstract
Nephrotic syndrome is a rare presentation of IgA nephropathy. The degree of proteinuria in IgA nephropathy predicts poor prognosis. We herein report a teenager with IGA nephropathy, the nephrotic syndrome and segmental glomerular scars who after developing complications from high dose corticosteroid therapy was successfully treated with tacrolimus and low dose prednisone.
Key words: Nephrotic syndrome, IGA nephropathy
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2016-09-04
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Alshomar, A. A. (2016). Nephrotic syndrome is a rare manifestation of IGA nephropathy. International Journal of Health Sciences, 10(3). Retrieved from https://pub.qu.edu.sa/index.php/journal/article/view/1607
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