Question 125 · LEK · Nephrotic syndrome
A 3-year-old boy was admitted to the hospital because of oliguria and generalized oedema. Laboratory findings show proteinuria 500 mg/mmol creatinine, albuminemia 15 g/L. The treatment of choice is:
- A. ACE inhibitor.
- B. glucocorticosteroids.
- C. cyclosporine.
- D. diuretics.
- E. cyclophosphamide.
Hint
In a toddler with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, think of the most likely histology and its typical response to first-line drugs.
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