Thursday, April 16, 2015

Differential signs between nephrotic syndrome and nephritis


Nephrotic Syndrome
Nephritis
Edema
Yes
Yes
Proteinuria
>3.5 g in 24 hours
<3.5 g in 24 hours
Hypoalbuminemia
Always
Rare
Hyperlipidemia
Yes
No
Hematuria:

Hallmark
·         Microscopic
Sometimes
Yes
·         Gross
No
Usually
Hypetension
Sometimes
Always (Mild)
Decreased GFR
Sometimes
Usually
Congested State
No
Yes

References:
  1. Clinical Renal Syndromes. https://www.studyblue.com/notes/note/n/clinical-renal-syndromes/deck/10632588

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