ISSN 1674-3865  CN 21-1569/R
主管:国家卫生和计划生育委员会
主办:中国医师协会
   辽宁省基础医学研究所
   辽宁中医药大学附属医院

Chinese Pediatrics of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine ›› 2025, Vol. 17 ›› Issue (5): 424-428.doi: 10.20274/j.cnki.issn.1674-3865.2025.05.011

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Analysis of clinical related factors of glucocorticoid-induced ocular hypertension in children with primary nephrotic syndrome

Ruiying PAN()   

  1. The 924th Hospital of the Joint Logistic Support Force of PLA, Guilin 541002, China
  • Received:2025-04-17 Revised:2025-06-11 Published:2025-10-25 Online:2025-10-25
  • Contact: Ruiying PAN E-mail:267299599@qq.com
  • Supported by:
    Scientific Research Project with Self-raised Funds of the Health Commission of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region(Z20210436)

Abstract:

Objective To analyze the incidence of glucocorticoid-induced ocular hypertension(GIOH) and its clinical risk factors in children with primary nephrotic syndrome(PNS) during glucocorticoid treatment. Methods A single-group prospective cohort study was conducted. Eighty-two children with PNS receiving glucocorticoid treatment from June 2021 to June 2024 were enrolled. Dynamic intraocular pressure(IOP) monitoring was performed every month, and patients were divided into GIOH group(29 patients) and non-GIOH group(53 patients) based on whether GIOH occurred. The demographic data, clinical classification, glucocorticoid treatment duration, and treatment regimen were collected. Intergroup differences were analyzed using chi-square tests, Fisher's exact tests, and Mann-Whitney U tests, and independent risk factors were analyzed via Logistic regression analysis. Results The overall incidence of GIOH was 35.4%(29/82). The incidence in females was 58.8%(10/17), significantly higher than that in males(29.2%, 19/65)(P=0.023). Multivariate analysis confirmed female as an independent risk factor(OR=3.75, 95%CI: 1.15–12.73, P=0.028). The incidence was highest in preschool-aged children(47.8%, 11/23); however, age, duration of glucocorticoid use, pathological type, and treatment regimen showed no significant correlation with GIOH(P>0.05). A total of 55.2%(16/29) of children required IOP-lowering medication. None of the children progressed to glaucoma or cataract after intervention. Conclusion During glucocorticoid treatment for PNS, females and preschool-aged children have a higher risk for GIOH. Dynamic IOP monitoring and early intervention can effectively prevent visual impairment, making this approach suitable for clinical promotion..

Key words: Nephrotic syndrome, Glucocorticoid, Ocular hypertension, Prospective study, Child

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