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We recently proposed an equation to estimate the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in children with cancer based on plasma cystatin C and serum creatinine levels together with body weight (the "CysPed equation"). The current clinical study reports a prospective evaluation of this equation in 18 children treated by nephrotoxic chemotherapy. The CysPed equation resulted in less bias and greater precision compared to two equations previously proposed equations by Schwartz, with or without plasma cystatin C. Moreover, the decrease in GFR due to chemotherapy was clearly identified by the CysPed equation. This equation may be used to monitor the renal function in childhood cancer units.

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