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Original Article

J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1984;27(1):68-73. Published online January 31, 1984.

Clinical Significance of Selectivity Index in Nephrotic Syndrome.

Hoan Jong Lee, Hee Jin Kim, Yong Choi, Kwang Wook Ko

¹Dept, of Pediatrics, Seoul National University Hospital

Abstract

Slectivity I nd ices (CIgG/Ctransf erri n) of 114 nephrotic children, who were admitted to the Pediatric ward of SNUH from January, 1979 to December 1982, were, analyzed in relation to pathology, response to steroid treatment and the variability in the individual patients. In Summary 1)83% of MPGN, and 74% of FSGS showed S.I of more than 0.2 while 36% of MCL showed S.I. of more than 0.2(0.02
Keywords :Selectivity Index; Nephrotic Syndrome; Steroid Responsiveness