Brazilian Network of Pediatric Nephrotic Syndrome (REBRASNI)
Luciana S. Feltran, Andreia Watanabe, Mara S. Guaragna, Ivan C. Machado, Fernanda M.S. Casimiro, Precil D.M. M. Neves, Lilian M. Palma, Patrícia Varela, Maria H. Vaisbich, Suely K.N. Marie, Inalda Facincani, João B. Pesquero, Vera M.S. Belangero, Matthew G. Sampson, Paulo C.K. Nogueira, Luiz F. Onuchic
ABSTRACT
Pediatric nephrotic syndrome (PNS) is a major medical problem without a known cure nor clear treatment regimen and has been the focus of intense investigation. Its most severe manifestion is steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS), the second most frequent cause of pediatric end stage kidney disease (ESKD) 1.