Glomerulonephropathy

Question 1

Nephrotic Syndrome secondary etiologies (3)

Answer 1

• DM
• Amyloidosis
• SLE

Question 2

Nephrotic syndrome criteria (4)

Answer 2

1- hyperlipidemia
2- heavy proteinuria (>3 gram/day)
3- hypoalbuminemia
4- edema

Question 3

Nephrotic Syndrome Criteria (3) and accompanying sxs (3):

Answer 3

1- hematuria- cola, coffee, or smoked colored urine
2- Proteinura (1-3 gram/day)
3- RBC casts

Accompanying sxs:

• edema and fluid overload
• hypertension
• reduced GFR leading to AKI and oliguria

Question 4

Microalbuminuria definition, indication, and population seen in:

Answer 4

30-300 mg PRO/day lost in urine

- early sign of renal dz, particularly in DM

Question 5

Macroalbuminuria definition and indication:

Answer 5

> 300 mg/day PRO excretion

- hallmark of renal dz