Catalog

Multi-drug resistant nephrotic syndrome

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Link to WHO Definition

Multi-drug resistant nephrotic syndrome – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/22053390

This diagnosis refers to steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome where other immunosuppressive agents such as calcineurin inhibitors (cyclosporine, tacrolimus), mycophenolate and other immunosuppressive agents have been be trialled but have not resulted in remission. This entity can be due to many genetic, histological or other conditions. Reference: Nephrology WG Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) Glomerulonephritis Work Group. KDIGO Clinical Practice Guideline for Glomerulonephritis. Kidney inter., Suppl. 2012; 2: 139-274.