Incidence of pediatric glomerular diseases in Arab world: A systematic review.

摘要: Despite the high number of Arab children, there are a scanty available data about different types pediatric glomerular diseases in all countries. Very few countries have national renal biopsy registry. In this review, we performed systematic review analyzing incidence disease Relevant manuscripts 22 found through searches Medline, Science Direct, Embase and Google Scholar were evaluated. The period was from January 1990 to March 2018. A total 17 containing 3083 biopsies seven analyzed. Male-to-female ratio 1.3:1. Saudi Arabia revealed most published studies with papers. average study 8.63 years. Retrospective represent 94.12%. Minimal change (MCD) (29.25%), focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) (22.34%), mesangioproliferative glomerulonephritis (14.78%), membranoproliferative (6.9%), IgA nephropathy (3.98%), membranous glomerulopathy (2.65%) top primary diseases. common secondary lupus nephritis (36.1%), postinfectious (17.62%), congenital nephrotic syndrome (6.08%), Alport (4.71%), Henoch-Schonlein purpura (1.49%), amyloidosis (1.36%). conclusion, MCD are, respectively, children evaluated FSGS is predominant pattern Asian trend has not changed past 28 years except noted significant reduction FSGS. strongly recommended establish