An 8-year-old boy presents with periorbital and leg oedema. Urinalysis shows 4+ protein and no blood. Serum albumin is low and cholesterol is elevated...

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An 8-year-old boy presents with periorbital and leg oedema. Urinalysis shows 4+ protein and no blood. Serum albumin is low and cholesterol is elevated. Blood pressure is normal. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Start high-dose oral prednisolone and refer to paediatric nephrology

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Reassure and review in 6 months

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Start ACE inhibitor only

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Treat with loop diuretic alone

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No further investigation is required

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An 8-year-old boy presents with periorbital and leg oedema. Urinalysis shows 4+ protein and no blood. Serum albumin is low and cholesterol is elevated. Blood pressure is normal. What is the most appropriate next step?