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31. Differential diagnosis of proteinuria in childhood. Flashcards

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Causes for transient/functional proteinuria

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Fever

Exercise

Cold exposure

Dehydration

Stress

Seizure

Heart failure

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Causes of proteinuria

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  • Transient/functional
  • Orthostatic
  • Diseases:
    • Glomerulonephritis
    • Nephrotic syndromes
    • Tuboluinterstitial diseases
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Laboratory for persistent and/or symptomatic proteinuria

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  • Electrolytes
  • Albumin
  • Cholesterol
  • BUN/Creatinine
  • Complement (C3,C4)
  • Antistreptococcal antibodies
  • (ANA, Hepatitis B & C serology, HIV-testing)
  • Renal US

referral to nephrologist

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Warning Symptoms in Proteinuria

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Hypertension

Edema

Hematuria

Rash

Fever

Arthralgia

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Reference Values for Proteinuria

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healthy urine:

< 4 mg/m2/h or UPr/Cr < 0.2

nephrotic proteinuria:

>40 mg/m2/h or U Pr/Cr > 2.0

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