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Nephrotic syndrome
Thought to involve T-cell/thymus dysfunction; more common in boys ages 2-7; often follows
a viral infection.
Nephrotic syndrome course
Can relapse and later resolve.
Nephrotic syndrome signs/symptoms
Massive edema (anasarca), ascites, normal blood pressure, proteinuria, trace blood, hyaline
casts, hypoalbuminemia.
Nephrotic syndrome labs/complications
Increased serum lipid levels due to liver stimulation from low albumin.
Nephrotic syndrome treatment/teaching
Steroids, diuretics, immunosuppressive therapy; more prone to infection; no live vaccines
with oral steroids.
Immunocompromised precautions
When ANC (absolute granulocyte count) < 1000, monitor and use immunocompromised
("reverse") precautions.
Acute post-strep glomerulonephritis
Positive ASO (recent strep), periorbital edema, elevated blood pressure, gross hematuria;
urine can be cola/tea/smoky colored.
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Nephrotic syndrome
Thought to involve T-cell/thymus dysfunction; more common in boys ages 2-7; often follows
a viral infection.
Nephrotic syndrome course
Can relapse and later resolve.
Nephrotic syndrome signs/symptoms
Massive edema (anasarca), ascites, normal blood pressure, proteinuria, trace blood, hyaline
casts, hypoalbuminemia.
Nephrotic syndrome labs/complications
Increased serum lipid levels due to liver stimulation from low albumin.
Nephrotic syndrome treatment/teaching
Steroids, diuretics, immunosuppressive therapy; more prone to infection; no live vaccines
with oral steroids.
Immunocompromised precautions
When ANC (absolute granulocyte count) < 1000, monitor and use immunocompromised
("reverse") precautions.
Acute post-strep glomerulonephritis
Positive ASO (recent strep), periorbital edema, elevated blood pressure, gross hematuria;
urine can be cola/tea/smoky colored.
