MSRA: Nephrotic & Nephritic Syndromes Flashcards
1
Q
What are the features of IgA nephropathy?
A
1-2 days following URTI
Episodic haematuria
Normal complement levels
2
Q
What are the features post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis?
A
1-2 weeks after GABHS infection
Proteinuria and haematuria
Urine dark in colour ‘Pepsi urine’
Elevated anti-streptolysin O titres
3
Q
What is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in children?
A
Minimal change
4
Q
What is the treatment of minimal change GN?
A
Steroids
5
Q
What is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in adults?
A
Membranous GN
6
Q
When to do a renal biopsy in minimal change GN?
A
Only if response to steroids is poor
7
Q
What are the key features of Alport’s syndrome?
A
Sensorineural hearing loss
