Hypothyroidism among children and adolescents with nephrotic syndrome in Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala, Uganda; a cross-sectional study

Hypothyroidism among children and adolescents with nephrotic syndrome in Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala, Uganda; a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is the commonest glomerular disease among children. It is characterized by heavy proteinuria and is a risk factor for hypothyroidism in the affected children. Hypothyroidism is of concern because it affects the physical and intellectual development of chil...

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Main Authors: Maureen Tumwesige, Joseph Rujumba, Thereza Piloya, Judith Caroline Aujo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Hypothyroidism
Nephrotic syndrome
Hypoalbuminemia
Children
Adolescent
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-024-04610-8

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