Question

A 32 year old man presents with oedema, heavy proteinuria of 6 g/day, hypoalbuminaemia and hyperlipidaemia. His blood pressure is mildly elevated and there is no haematuria. Which renal syndrome is most consistent with this picture?

Accepted Answer

Nephrotic syndrome

Answer

Acute tubular necrosis

Answer

Nephritic syndrome

Answer

Renal tubular acidosis

Answer

Chronic interstitial nephritis

Practice question

A 32 year old man presents with oedema, heavy proteinuria of 6 g/day, hypoalbuminaemia and hyperlipidaemia. His blood pressure is mildly elevated and there is no haematuria. Which renal syndrome is most consistent with this picture?