Nephrotic syndrome with slight proliferative changes in the glomeruli: response to prednisone. Issue 6236 (2nd August 1980)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rashid, H; Ezedum, S; Morley, A R; Kerr, D N
• Is Part Of: BMJ. Volume 281:Issue 6236(1980)
• Page Start: 347
• Page End: 350
• Publication Date: 1980-08-02
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1136/bmj.281.6236.347
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-1447

Abstract

Abstract : Seven patients with slight but definite proliferative changes in the glomeruli achieved complete remission of the nephrotic syndrome when treated with prednisone. The patterns of response and, in three cases, repeated relapse and response suggested that this was more than a coincidental spontaneous cure. A controlled trial of corticosteroids in patients with slight proliferative glomerulonephritis and severe nephrotic syndrome should be carried out to verify these results.