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Focal and Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)

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Adolescents who present with nephrotic syndrome frequently have relapsing, steroid-dependent, or steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome and are more likely to have a renal biopsy, in which case FSGS may be diagnosed. FSGS generally features progressive glomerular scarring leading to decline of renal function and end-stage renal disease (ESRD), though with a variable clinical course depending on the underlying etiology and response to therapy.

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Nguyen, S., Jen, KY. (2019). Focal and Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). In: Haddad, M., Winnicki, E., Nguyen, S. (eds) Adolescents with Chronic Kidney Disease. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-97220-6_8

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