The Role of Rituximab in Primary Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis of the Adult

RTX may be an option in primary FSGS, especially in steroid-dependent patients, with 24-hour proteinuria <5 g and previously responders to RTX. Optimal long-term management for responders is unclear, with some patients experiencing sustained remission and others requiring RTX retreatment, either preemptive or after rising proteinuria.