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Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Advance Access published online on May 12, 2007
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, doi:10.1093/tropej/fmm017
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Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome in a Nigerian Infant

A. Folashade Adekanmbi, Olusoga B. Ogunfowora, Tinuade A. Ogunlesi, Moji M. Ogundeyi, Adebiyi O. Olowu and S. Adetoun Sotimehin

Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital Sagamu, Nigeria

Correspondence: Dr A.F. Adekanmbi, Department of Paediatrics, Olabisi Onabanjo University, PMB 2022, Sagamu-121001, Ogun State, Nigeria. E-mail < wonlash{at}yahoo.com>.


  Abstract

Although nephrotic syndrome is common among African children, the congenital forms of it are rare. This report describes the clinical presentation of a 6-week-old Nigerian infant who presented with marked pedal oedema, heavy proteinuria and serum hypoproteinaemia leading to the diagnosis of congenital nephrotic syndrome. This case is being reported to create awareness about this condition and to highlight diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.


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