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Which characteristic feature is significantly present in nephrotic syndrome?
Which characteristic feature is significantly present in nephrotic syndrome?
- Hyperlipidemia (correct)
- Hypotension
- Hematuria
- Gross hematuria
In which histologic type of nephrotic syndrome is sclerosis of glomeruli found in a focal and segmental distribution?
In which histologic type of nephrotic syndrome is sclerosis of glomeruli found in a focal and segmental distribution?
- Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) (correct)
- Minimal Change NS
- Membranoproliferative GN
- Membranous GN
What is a common secondary cause of nephrotic syndrome related to infections/infestations?
What is a common secondary cause of nephrotic syndrome related to infections/infestations?
- Hepatitis C virus
- HIV/AIDS
- Malaria (correct)
- Tuberculosis
Which type of nephrotic syndrome is characterized by no abnormality of glomerular tuft detectable on light microscopy?
Which type of nephrotic syndrome is characterized by no abnormality of glomerular tuft detectable on light microscopy?
What is a metabolic condition associated with secondary causes of nephrotic syndrome?
What is a metabolic condition associated with secondary causes of nephrotic syndrome?
Which characteristic is typically seen in immunofluorescent staining for Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis?
Which characteristic is typically seen in immunofluorescent staining for Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis?
What structural changes are limited to fusion of epithelial foot processes along the glomerular basement membrane?
What structural changes are limited to fusion of epithelial foot processes along the glomerular basement membrane?
How does hypoproteinaemia contribute to oedema in nephrotic syndrome?
How does hypoproteinaemia contribute to oedema in nephrotic syndrome?
What is a key characteristic of Membranous glomerulonephritis in terms of cellular changes?
What is a key characteristic of Membranous glomerulonephritis in terms of cellular changes?
What is the pathophysiological mechanism that leads to increased permeability to plasma proteins in nephrotic syndrome?
What is the pathophysiological mechanism that leads to increased permeability to plasma proteins in nephrotic syndrome?
