Effects of Steroid Treatment on Bone Mineral Metabolism in Children with Glucocorticoid-sensitive Nephrotic Syndrome

Kosan C., Ayar G., Orbak Z.

WEST INDIAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, cilt.61, sa.6, ss.627-630, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 61 Sayı: 6
  • Basım Tarihi: 2012
  • Dergi Adı: WEST INDIAN MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.627-630
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Bone mineral density, children, glucocorticoid, nephrotic syndrome, INDUCED OSTEOPOROSIS, LONG-TERM, MARKERS, CALCIUM
  • Atatürk Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Glucocorticoids have been used in nephrotic syndrome (NS) treatment for many years. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of steroids on bone mineralization in children with glucocorticoid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome (GSNS).