Question

A 5-year-old girl presents with a 1-week history of periorbital puffiness and generalised oedema. Her mother reports her urine has been frothy. Urinalysis shows 4+ protein. Blood tests show hypoalbuminaemia and hyperlipidaemia. Blood pressure is normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Minimal change disease

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Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis

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IgA nephropathy

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Henoch-Schönlein purpura

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Haemolytic uraemic syndrome

Practice question

A 5-year-old girl presents with a 1-week history of periorbital puffiness and generalised oedema. Her mother reports her urine has been frothy. Urinalysis shows 4+ protein. Blood tests show hypoalbuminaemia and hyperlipidaemia. Blood pressure is normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?