1. Therapeutic approach to FSGS in children.
- Author
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Gipson DS, Gibson K, Gipson PE, Watkins S, and Moxey-Mims M
- Subjects
- Adolescent, Child, Child, Preschool, Disease Progression, Glomerulosclerosis, Focal Segmental genetics, Humans, Kidney physiopathology, Proteinuria complications, Proteinuria drug therapy, Renal Insufficiency etiology, Renal Insufficiency prevention & control, Glomerulosclerosis, Focal Segmental drug therapy, Immunosuppression Therapy methods
- Abstract
Therapy of primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) in children incorporates conservative management and immunosuppression regimens to control proteinuria and preserve kidney function. In long-term cohort studies in adults and children with primary FSGS, renal survival has been directly associated with degree of proteinuria control. This educational article reviews the current therapeutic approach toward children with primary FSGS.
- Published
- 2007
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