Question

A 7-year-old boy is brought to the GP with a 1-week history of periorbital and ankle swelling. His mother reports his urine has been 'frothy'. On examination, he has facial and pedal oedema. Urinalysis shows 4+ proteinuria. Blood tests show a low serum albumin. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Minimal change disease

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Nephritic syndrome

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Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis

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Henoch-Schönlein purpura

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Urinary tract infection

Practice question

A 7-year-old boy is brought to the GP with a 1-week history of periorbital and ankle swelling. His mother reports his urine has been 'frothy'. On examination, he has facial and pedal oedema. Urinalysis shows 4+ proteinuria. Blood tests show a low serum albumin. What is the most likely diagnosis?