Preferred Label : Nephrotic syndrome, type 1;
Symbol : NPHS1;
CISMeF acronym : CNF; NPHS1;
Type : Phenotype, molecular basis known;
Alternative titles and symbols : Nephrotic syndrome, congenital; Finnish congenital nephrosis; CNF;
Description : The nephrotic syndrome is characterized clinically by proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia,
hyperlipidemia, and edema. Kidney biopsies show nonspecific histologic changes such
as minimal change, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), and diffuse mesangial
proliferation. Approximately 20% of affected individuals have an inherited steroid-resistant
form and progress to end-stage renal failure (summary by Fuchshuber et al., 1996).
Nephrotic syndrome type 1 (NPHS1) is characterized by prenatal onset of massive proteinuria
followed by severe steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome apparent at birth with rapid
progression to end-stage renal failure (Kestila et al., 1998). Because of confusion
in the literature regarding use of the terms 'nephrotic syndrome' and 'focal segmental
glomerulosclerosis' (see;
Inheritance : Autosomal recessive;
Molecular basis : Caused by mutation in the nephrin gene (NPHS1, 602716.0001);
Laboratory abnormalities : Hyperlipidemia; Hypoalbuminemia;
Prefixed ID : #256300;
Origin ID : 256300;
UMLS CUI : C0403399;
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