Does corticosteroid treatment affect the progression of pediatric IgA nephropathy – a systematic review and meta-analysis

Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) is an autoimmune disease in pediatric patients, with corticosteroid (CS) treatment remaining controversial. This meta-analysis evaluates the efficacy and safety of CS in pediatric IgAN patients. A systematic search of PubMed, ProQuest, and Wiley identified six stu...

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Main Authors: Bebby Shelby, Cynthia Cynthia, Wida Ratna Sari, Erika Aini Putri, Yoga Eka Prayuda, Aditya Primadana, Andro Pramana Witarto
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author Bebby Shelby
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Wida Ratna Sari
Erika Aini Putri
Yoga Eka Prayuda
Aditya Primadana
Andro Pramana Witarto
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description Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) is an autoimmune disease in pediatric patients, with corticosteroid (CS) treatment remaining controversial. This meta-analysis evaluates the efficacy and safety of CS in pediatric IgAN patients. A systematic search of PubMed, ProQuest, and Wiley identified six studies with 208 patients. Outcomes included estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), events of renal insufficiency, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), proteinuria, hematuria, IgA deposits, and side effects. Corticosteroid treatment showed a significant increase in eGFR (mean differences – MD: 11.84 [0.73–22.95] ml/min/1.73 m2), lower odds of having ESRD (odds ratios – OR: 0.21 [0.05–0.94]) and heavy proteinuria (OR: 0.15 [0.04–0.57]), and significant reduction in dipstick hematuria (MD: 2.89 [–3.85 to –1.93]). However, IgA deposits persisted despite CS treatment. Corticosteroid side effects were minimal. Corticosteroids may reduce glomerular damage and preserve renal function in pediatric IgAN patients, but limitations in addressing IgA deposits suggest the need for additional therapies.
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spelling doaj-art-30b2a06e4d9d4efeabf5acd4726687972025-08-20T03:49:28ZengTermedia Publishing HousePediatria Polska0031-39392300-86602025-03-011001748510.5114/polp.2025.14849355751Does corticosteroid treatment affect the progression of pediatric IgA nephropathy – a systematic review and meta-analysisBebby ShelbyCynthia CynthiaWida Ratna SariErika Aini PutriYoga Eka PrayudaAditya PrimadanaAndro Pramana WitartoImmunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) is an autoimmune disease in pediatric patients, with corticosteroid (CS) treatment remaining controversial. This meta-analysis evaluates the efficacy and safety of CS in pediatric IgAN patients. A systematic search of PubMed, ProQuest, and Wiley identified six studies with 208 patients. Outcomes included estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), events of renal insufficiency, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), proteinuria, hematuria, IgA deposits, and side effects. Corticosteroid treatment showed a significant increase in eGFR (mean differences – MD: 11.84 [0.73–22.95] ml/min/1.73 m2), lower odds of having ESRD (odds ratios – OR: 0.21 [0.05–0.94]) and heavy proteinuria (OR: 0.15 [0.04–0.57]), and significant reduction in dipstick hematuria (MD: 2.89 [–3.85 to –1.93]). However, IgA deposits persisted despite CS treatment. Corticosteroid side effects were minimal. Corticosteroids may reduce glomerular damage and preserve renal function in pediatric IgAN patients, but limitations in addressing IgA deposits suggest the need for additional therapies.https://www.termedia.pl/Does-corticosteroid-treatment-affect-the-progression-of-pediatric-IgA-nephropathy-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis,127,55751,1,1.htmliga nephropathy pediatric meta-analysis treatment corticosteroid
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Wida Ratna Sari
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Yoga Eka Prayuda
Aditya Primadana
Andro Pramana Witarto
Does corticosteroid treatment affect the progression of pediatric IgA nephropathy – a systematic review and meta-analysis
Pediatria Polska
iga nephropathy
pediatric
meta-analysis
treatment
corticosteroid
title Does corticosteroid treatment affect the progression of pediatric IgA nephropathy – a systematic review and meta-analysis
title_full Does corticosteroid treatment affect the progression of pediatric IgA nephropathy – a systematic review and meta-analysis
title_fullStr Does corticosteroid treatment affect the progression of pediatric IgA nephropathy – a systematic review and meta-analysis
title_full_unstemmed Does corticosteroid treatment affect the progression of pediatric IgA nephropathy – a systematic review and meta-analysis
title_short Does corticosteroid treatment affect the progression of pediatric IgA nephropathy – a systematic review and meta-analysis
title_sort does corticosteroid treatment affect the progression of pediatric iga nephropathy a systematic review and meta analysis
topic iga nephropathy
pediatric
meta-analysis
treatment
corticosteroid
url https://www.termedia.pl/Does-corticosteroid-treatment-affect-the-progression-of-pediatric-IgA-nephropathy-a-systematic-review-and-meta-analysis,127,55751,1,1.html
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