Genetic Steroid-Resistant Nephrotic Syndrome Overview

The purpose of this overview is to provide clinically relevant information regarding genetic steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS), strategies to establish the diagnosis, management, and genetic counseling.The following are the goals of this overview. Goal 1 Describe the clinical characteristics of genetic steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome. Goal 2 Review the genes known to be associated with genetic steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome. Goal 3 Provide an evaluation strategy to identify the cause of genetic steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome in a proband (when possible). Goal 4 Review phenocopies of genetic steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome. Goal 5 Review management of genetic steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome. Goal 6 Inform risk assessment and surveillance of at-risk relatives for early detection and treatment of genetic steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome.