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. 1980 Apr;56(654):282–287. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.56.654.282

Nephrotic syndrome complicated by tubular dysfunction. Case report and review of possible mechanisms.

A S Luder, S L Cohen, C Fisher
PMCID: PMC2425915  PMID: 7433334

Abstract

A 35-year-old-man presented with nephrotic syndrome due to mesangiocapillary glomerulonephritis; he later developed a potassium-losing state, generalized amino aciduria and glycosuria. Clinical and biochemical improvement occurred after steroid therapy. The possible pathophysiological mechanisms are discussed.

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