Risk factors for low bone density in pediatric nephrotic syndrome

• Main Authors: Corina Lisa (Author), Madarina Julia (Author), Pungky A. Kusuma (Author), Tonny Sadjimin (Author)
• Format: Bog
• Udgivet: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House, 2011-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Fag: article
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Background Disturbances in bone mineral metabolism and side effects of corticosteroid treatment may cause decreased bone density in patients v.ith nephrotic syndrome (NS). Objectives To compare the prevalence oflow bone mineral density (BMD) in children with and 'Without NS and to assess the ef...