Correlation between Serum Cholesterol and Serum Albumin Levels in Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome in Children

ABSTRACT

Background: The aim of the study is to find correlation between serum levels of cholesterol and albumin in idiopathic nephrotic syndrome in children.Methods: Serum levels of cholesterol and albumin were compared in fifty cases of idiopathic nephrotic syndrome. Results: Negative correlation was found between serum albumin concentration and serum cholesterol levels. Conclusion: Serum cholesterol is high when serum albumin is very low in idiopathic nephrotic syndrome.