Question

A 5-year-old boy presents with generalised oedema, periorbital swelling and frothy urine. Urine dipstick shows 4+ protein, no blood. Serum albumin is 18 g/L and cholesterol is elevated. He is afebrile and normotensive. What is the most likely underlying diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Minimal change nephrotic syndrome.

Answer

Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis.

Answer

IgA nephropathy.

Answer

Henoch–Schönlein purpura nephritis.

Answer

Diabetic nephropathy.

Practice question

A 5-year-old boy presents with generalised oedema, periorbital swelling and frothy urine. Urine dipstick shows 4+ protein, no blood. Serum albumin is 18 g/L and cholesterol is elevated. He is afebrile and normotensive. What is the most likely underlying diagnosis?