Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5690615 | Urology | 2017 | 20 Pages |
Abstract
In MMC patients with poor muscle mass, cystatin C-based GFR is more sensitive than creatinine-based GFR in detecting early CKD. In this high-risk population, serial cystatin C estimation is a valuable tool in identifying children who may benefit from early nephrology referral and intervention.
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Authors
Pankaj P. Dangle, Omar Ayyash, Audry Kang, Carlton Bates, Janelle Fox, Heidi Stephany, Glenn Jr,