Minimal Change Disease and IgA Deposition: Separate Entities or Common Pathophysiology?

Introduction. Minimal Change Disease (MCD) is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in children, while IgA nephropathy is the most common cause of glomerulonephritis worldwide. MCD is responsive to glucocorticoids, while the role of steroids in IgA nephropathy remains unclear. We describe a ca...

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Main Authors: Brandon S. Oberweis, Aditya Mattoo, Ming Wu, David S. Goldfarb
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Nephrology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/268401
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