Question

A 26-year-old man presents with swollen ankles and facial puffiness. Urinalysis shows 4 plus protein and no blood. Blood tests reveal albumin 20 g per litre and cholesterol 9 mmol per litre. What is the most likely underlying renal syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Nephrotic syndrome

Answer

Nephritic syndrome

Answer

Acute tubular necrosis

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Pre-renal azotaemia

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Renal tubular acidosis

Practice question

A 26-year-old man presents with swollen ankles and facial puffiness. Urinalysis shows 4 plus protein and no blood. Blood tests reveal albumin 20 g per litre and cholesterol 9 mmol per litre. What is the most likely underlying renal syndrome?