Question

A 5-year-old boy presents with periorbital oedema, pitting oedema of the lower limbs and proteinuria 4+ on dipstick. Blood pressure is normal. Which investigation is most likely to support the suspected diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome due to minimal change disease?

Accepted Answer

Low serum albumin

Answer

High serum complement levels

Answer

Raised anti-streptolysin O titre

Answer

Positive ANCA

Answer

Hyperkalaemia

Practice question

A 5-year-old boy presents with periorbital oedema, pitting oedema of the lower limbs and proteinuria 4+ on dipstick. Blood pressure is normal. Which investigation is most likely to support the suspected diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome due to minimal change disease?