[Corticosteroid treatment for a first episode of steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS) in children: guideline from the Italian Society of Nephrology].

The current 3rd edition of the Italian Society of Nephrology guidelines has been drawn up to summarize evidence of key intervention issues on the basis of systematic reviews (SR) of randomized trials (RCT) or RCT data only. In the present guideline, evidence of the use of corticosteroid treatment for a first episode of steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome (SSNS) in children is presented.