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Features of nephrotic syndrome
Medicine · exam-style practice question with explanation
Which combination defines nephrotic syndrome?
- A. Haematuria, hypertension and oliguria
- B. Heavy proteinuria, hypoalbuminaemia and oedema
- C. Pyuria, fever and loin pain
- D. Glycosuria, polyuria and polydipsia
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Answer: B. Heavy proteinuria, hypoalbuminaemia and oedema
Nephrotic syndrome is heavy proteinuria (over 3.5 g a day in adults), low serum albumin and oedema, usually with high cholesterol. Haematuria, hypertension and oliguria describe nephritic syndrome instead.
Key point: Nephrotic: protein out, albumin down, oedema. Nephritic: blood, hypertension, oliguria.
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