Bilateral Pulmonary Embolism in a 12-Year-Old Girl with Steroid-Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome

Nephrotic syndrome is the most common glomerular disease among children. Although most cases respond to steroid therapy, approximately 10–20% of patients exhibit resistance to conventional steroid therapy and are labeled as steroid-resistant. Such patients are at risk of complications, including inf...

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Published in:Children
Main Authors: Osama Y. Safdar, Rahaf H. Rajab, Rand G. Alghanemi, Gazal A. Tantawi, Noora A. Alsulami, Aeshah A. Alsayed, Abdullah K. Habiballah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Subjects:
nephrotic syndrome
pulmonary embolism
steroid resistance
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/7/6/62
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Summary:Nephrotic syndrome is the most common glomerular disease among children. Although most cases respond to steroid therapy, approximately 10–20% of patients exhibit resistance to conventional steroid therapy and are labeled as steroid-resistant. Such patients are at risk of complications, including infection, thrombosis, and chronic kidney disease. Nephrotic syndrome is considered a thrombogenic condition. Pulmonary embolism is associated with high mortality, and early treatment is essential for the survival of patients. Here, we report the case of a 12-year-old girl with late steroid resistance who developed bilateral pulmonary embolism.
ISSN:2227-9067

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