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Methylprednisolone and cyclosporin therapy in a patient with nephrotic proteinuria

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Shin, J., Kim, J.H., Lee, J.S. et al. Methylprednisolone and cyclosporin therapy in a patient with nephrotic proteinuria. Indian J Pediatr 74, 593–595 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-007-0103-1

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