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.
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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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