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To study the effect of rituximab in patients with frequently relapsing/ steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome

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1Rohit Prabha Gaude, 2Shashi Bhusan Rout, 3Sarat Kumar Parida

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Background: Corticosteroids have had a central role in the treatment of nephrotic syndrome. The management of these patients who become dependent on steroids is complex, involving different immunosuppressive drugs patterns. The monoclonal antibody anti CD20, Rituximab, is likely to have beneficial effects in cases of steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome patients with no easy resolution, even when we cannot make a statement about the specific role in the impact. We bring our personal experience with pediatric patients treated with this medication during the last years, to provide a thorough overview and useful information about the role of Rituximab in this pathology.

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