Nephrotic Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
In nephrotic syndrome heavy proteinuria results in a…
A
Low plasma albumin and oedema
2
Q
Few cases come secondary to?
A
Henoch-Schonlein purpura
3
Q
Primary signs
A
Periorbital oedema, ascites, more oedema, breathlessness sometimes due to the pleural effusion
4
Q
How to resolve proteinurea?
A
Corticosteroid therapy
5
Q
What is henoch-schönlein purpura?
A
Big rash on buttocks and lower legs
6
Q
2 types of nephrotic syndrome?
A
Steroid sensitive and steroid resistant
7
Q
At what point do we scare for steroid resistant?
A
When unresponsive treatment, thus we do a renal biopsy and genetic testing
