Question

A 5-year-old child presents with a 1-week history of periorbital oedema, ascites, and frothy urine. Urine dipstick shows 4+ proteinuria. Blood tests show serum albumin of 18 g/L (normal 35-50). 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 nephritis

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Alport syndrome

Practice question

A 5-year-old child presents with a 1-week history of periorbital oedema, ascites, and frothy urine. Urine dipstick shows 4+ proteinuria. Blood tests show serum albumin of 18 g/L (normal 35-50). What is the most likely diagnosis?