genitourinary disorders
Overview of Nephrotic Syndrome
Prognosis for Nephrotic Syndrome
Prognosis varies by cause. Complete remissions may occur spontaneously or with treatment. The prognosis generally is favorable in corticosteroid-responsive disorders. In all cases, prognosis may be worse in the presence of the following: Infection Hypertension Significant azotemia Hematuria Thromboses in cerebral, pulmonary, peripheral, or renal veins The recurrence rate is high in Kidney Transplantation with 