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Minimal change disease, , It is the most common cause of nephrotic, syndrome in children (peaks between 2-6, years)., Biopsy findings include the following:, Light microscopy: Glomeruli appear normal, (hence called "minimal change"), Immunofluorescence studies: No Ig or, complement deposits, Electron microscopy: Diffuse effacement of, foot processes of visceral epithelial cells, (podocytopathy)