Correlation between serum albumin and creatinine levels in children with nephrotic syndrome
Background Nephrotic syndrome is a glomerular disorder characterized by massive proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, edema, and hyperlipidemia. Hypoalbuminemia in nephrotic syndrome leads to hypovolemia, a decrease in renal perfusion and glomerular filtration rate. Serum creatinine level reflects the glome...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House
2016-09-01
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Series: | Paediatrica Indonesiana |
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Online Access: | https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/629 |