NCIt definition : A glomerular disorder characterized by the electron microscopic finding of loss of
podocyte foot processes. Light microscopic examination does not show glomerular changes.
Patients present with proteinuria and nephrotic syndrome.;
Alternative definition : NICHD: Nephrotic syndrome that demonstrates little histologic evidence of pathology
by light microscopy; ultra-structural change is evident under electron microscopy,
demonstrating diffuse effacement and fusion of podocyte processes.;