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Nephrotic and nephritic syndrome in the newborn.
Clinics in perinatology - 1 Sept 2014
Rheault Michelle N
Abstract excerpt
Glomerular disorders in infancy can include nephrotic and nephritic syndromes. Congenital nephrotic syndrome (CNS) is most commonly caused by single gene mutations in kidney proteins, but may also be due to congenital infections or passive transfer of maternal antibodies that target kidney proteins. Prenatal findings of increased maternal serum α-fetoprotein and enlarged placenta suggest CNS. Neonatal nephritis...
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