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A 12-year old female was admitted for the 8th time because of the nephrotic syndrome. This last hospitalization differed from the others in that steroids were no longer effective in reducing the proteinuria. The likely diagnosis is:
a. chronic glomerulonephritis
b. focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
c. concersion to membranous glomerulonephritis
d. superimposed lupus nephritis
e. chronic pyelonephritis
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Not sure but think it is C . Membranous glomerulnephritis does not respond to steroids but usual age of onset is 30-50 yr. 
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With 21 Views only person answers  Cmon Guys show some guts it aint that hard!!!!!!!!!
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The correct answer is: B. focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
The Only Difference with Mem. GN is that the age factor n the disease itself doesnt respond to Steriods initially. Secondly in Children presenting with FSGN or Nephrotic Syn commonly have previous histroy of IgA nephropathy.
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