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What is the primary cause of hypercoagulability in nephrotic syndrome?
What is the primary cause of hypercoagulability in nephrotic syndrome?
- Vascular stasis due to hemoconcentration
- Decreased platelet number and aggregability
- Increase in hepatic production of fibrinog
- Urinary loss of antithrombin III (correct)
Infants with congenital nephrotic syndrome of the Finnish type (CNF) are typically born at which stage?
Infants with congenital nephrotic syndrome of the Finnish type (CNF) are typically born at which stage?
- Full term
- Extremely prematurely (28 to 32 weeks)
- Prematurely (35 to 38 weeks) (correct)
- After gestational age
Which of the following is NOT a common feature in infants with CNF at birth?
Which of the following is NOT a common feature in infants with CNF at birth?
- Mild proteinuria (correct)
- Edema
- Flexion deformities of hips, knees, and elbows
- Delayed ossification
How does proteinuria progress in infants with CNF?
How does proteinuria progress in infants with CNF?
What is the main cause of hypoalbuminemia in infants with CNF?
What is the main cause of hypoalbuminemia in infants with CNF?
What is a common consequence of nephrotic syndrome in affected infants?
What is a common consequence of nephrotic syndrome in affected infants?
What is the typical position of ears in infants with CNF?
What is the typical position of ears in infants with CNF?
What is a common characteristic of the kidneys in nephrotic syndrome?
What is a common characteristic of the kidneys in nephrotic syndrome?
What is a common age range for end-stage kidney disease in nephrotic syndrome?
What is a common age range for end-stage kidney disease in nephrotic syndrome?
What is a reported effect of certain NPHS1 variants?
What is a reported effect of certain NPHS1 variants?
What was a common finding in a case series of Maori children with CNS?
What was a common finding in a case series of Maori children with CNS?
What is a medication used in medical therapy for CNS in Maori children?
What is a medication used in medical therapy for CNS in Maori children?
