Department of Medicine and Pharmaceutics Sciences of Douala, Douala Laquintinie Hospital, Douala, Cameroon, South Africa
Research Article
Clinical Profile and Prognosis of Steroid Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome in Cameroon: A Single Centre Experience
Author(s): Fouda Menye Hermine Danielle*, Maimouna Mahamat, Yanga Aude Jessica, Nzana Victorine, Ngamby Vincent, Halle Marie-Patrice, Kaze Francois, Mapoure Yacoub and Ashuntantang Gloria
Background: Steroid-resistance in idiopathic nephrotic syndrome is report high in Sub Saharan Africa. However, data on clinical profile and renal survival are
scarce. We sought to compare the clinical profile of Steroid-Resistant and Steroid-Sensitive Nephrotic Syndrome (SRNS, SSNS) and evaluate the renal survival
of SRNS patients in a nephrology reference centre of Cameroon.
Materials and methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study over 7 years using clinical records of incidents patients with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome
who were followed for more than 3 months. Demographic, clinical and biological data were collected. Renal survival was estimated by Kaplan and Meier curves.
Results: A total of 47 patients were included, including 27 patients with SRNS (57.4%). Age was comparable between SRNS and SS.. Read More»
DOI:
10.37421/2161-0959.2021.11.352
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