A 5-year-old child presents with periorbital swelling, generalised oedema, and frothy urine. Urinalysis shows protein ++++. Blood tests show serum alb...

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A 5-year-old child presents with periorbital swelling, generalised oedema, and frothy urine. Urinalysis shows protein ++++. Blood tests show serum albumin 18 g/L and normal renal function. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Minimal change nephrotic syndrome

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Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis

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IgA nephropathy

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Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP) nephritis

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Alport syndrome

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Nephrotic Syndrome

A 5-year-old child presents with periorbital swelling, generalised oedema, and frothy urine. Urinalysis shows protein ++++. Blood tests show serum albumin 18 g/L and normal renal function. What is the most likely diagnosis?