Acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis with nephrotic syndrome: Report of 26 cases

Objective: To observe the presentation and prognosis of acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis with nephrotic syndrome(APSGN with NS).Methods: The clinical data of a homogeneous group of 26 patients hospitalized and followed-up for APSGN with NS in our department(1993 to 2001) were analyzed.Results: Edema resolved within 5 to 35 days,proteinuria disappeared within 2 weeks to 3 months,BP returned to normal within 7 to 28 days,and hematusia disappeared within 8 days to 19 months.All the cases were cured and no one died.Conclusions: APSGN with NS is associated with severe clinical presentation.Gross hematuria and proteinuria exist continuously for a long period.Long term follow-up shows that the prognosis of majority of them is good.