Question

A 7-year-old boy presents with generalized oedema, particularly around his eyes in the morning. Urinalysis shows proteinuria ++++ and is negative for blood. Blood tests show serum albumin 20 g/L (35-50). Blood pressure is normal. What is the most likely underlying diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Minimal change disease

Answer

Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis

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IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease)

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Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)

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Membranous nephropathy

Practice question

A 7-year-old boy presents with generalized oedema, particularly around his eyes in the morning. Urinalysis shows proteinuria ++++ and is negative for blood. Blood tests show serum albumin 20 g/L (35-50). Blood pressure is normal. What is the most likely underlying diagnosis?