Question

A 32-year-old woman presents with generalised oedema, frothy urine and fatigue. Investigations show serum albumin 20 g/L (normal 35–50), urine protein:creatinine ratio markedly elevated and hypercholesterolaemia. Blood pressure is normal. What is the most likely syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Nephrotic syndrome

Answer

Nephritic syndrome

Answer

Acute tubular necrosis

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Renal artery stenosis

Answer

Acute interstitial nephritis

Practice question

A 32-year-old woman presents with generalised oedema, frothy urine and fatigue. Investigations show serum albumin 20 g/L (normal 35–50), urine protein:creatinine ratio markedly elevated and hypercholesterolaemia. Blood pressure is normal. What is the most likely syndrome?