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. 2016 Apr 21;20:342–370. doi: 10.1007/s10157-015-1216-x

Table 4.

The definition of nephrotic syndrome in children

1. Nephrotic syndrome: Massive proteinuria (40 ≥ mg/h/m2) + hypoalbuminemia (serum albumin ≤ 2.5 g/dL)
2. Steroid sensitive nephrotic syndrome: Daily administrated prednisolone treatment attains the remission within 4 weeks
3. Relapse: After the remission urine protein of 40 ≥ mg/h/m2 or morning urine 100 mg/dL or more by dip stick continues for 3 days