Co-existence of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Nephrotic Syndrome with Membranous Glomerulonephritis in a 6 Year Old Boy: Report of a Case

Background: Nephrotic syndrome and type 1 diabetes mellitus are two common chronic conditions in children. Co-existence of these conditions is an extremely rare finding. Case presentation: This report presents a 6-year-old boy who was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome five years ago and type 1 diabetes mellitus in infancy. Renal biopsy showed membranous glomerulonephritis, which is a rare histopathology underlying nephrotic syndrome in children. Conclusion: Co-existence of nephrotic syndrome and type 1 diabetes mellitus may suggest a mutual immunological basis for both conditions.