Cumulative rate of remission in response to steroids in MCD
Cumulative rate of remission in response to steroids in MCD
The rate of response of minimal change disease (MCD) to corticosteroid therapy is lower in adults compared with children, and more prolonged therapy is required to achieve a remission.
ISKDC: International Study of Kidney Disease in Children.
Adapted with permission from: Nakayama M, Katafuchi R, Yanase T, et al. Steroid responsiveness and frequency of relapse in adult-onset minimal change nephrotic syndrome. Am J Kidney Dis 2002; 39:503.