A 7-year-old boy presents with a 3-week history of generalized oedema, particularly around the eyes in the morning. Urinalysis shows proteinuria (4+) ...

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A 7-year-old boy presents with a 3-week history of generalized oedema, particularly around the eyes in the morning. Urinalysis shows proteinuria (4+) and no blood. Blood tests show hypoalbuminaemia (20 g/L) and hypercholesterolaemia. Renal function is normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Minimal change disease

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Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis

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IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease)

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Alport syndrome

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Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (HUS)

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Minimal Change Disease

A 7-year-old boy presents with a 3-week history of generalized oedema, particularly around the eyes in the morning. Urinalysis shows proteinuria (4+) and no blood. Blood tests show hypoalbuminaemia (20 g/L) and hypercholesterolaemia. Renal function is normal. What is the most likely diagnosis?