Glomerulonephritis Flashcards
1
Q
Define nephrotic syndrome
A
Oedema
Albumin <30
Urine PCR >350 (hypercholesteramia) (more than 3.5g of protein in 24hr)
2
Q
What are some complications of nephrotic syndrome?
A
Higher risk of infection Venous thromboembolism Progression of CKD Hypertension Hyperlipidaemia
3
Q
What are the causes of nephrotic syndrome?
A
Minimal change disease Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis Membranous nephropathy Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis amyloidosis/myeloma/diabetes might have nephrotic range proteinuria?
4
Q
What is the most common form of GN in children?
A
Minimal change disease
5
Q
What can cause focal segmental glomerulosclerosis?
A
Idiopathic or secondary to infection, malignancy, drugs
6
Q
What cause of nephrotic syndrome commonly presents as nephritic syndrome?
A
Membranoproliferative GN
7
Q
How can nephritic syndrome present?
A
AKI On dipstick blood and/or protein +/- moderate oedema Proteinuria <3.5g/24 hrs Hypertension Visible haematuria sometimes
