Adrenocortical suppression in children with nephrotic syndrome treated with corticosteroids

ConclusionsA significant proportion of children with nephrotic syndrome were detected with adrenal insufficiency on ACTH stimulation test. A cumulative steroid intake of  >  0.22 mg/kg/day on an alternate day basis emerged as a risk factor for predicting adrenocortical suppression.Graphical abstractA higher resolution version of the Graphical abstract is available asSupplementary information
Source: Pediatric Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research