A 30-year-old woman has face edemata. Examination revealed proteinuria (5,87 g/l), hypoproteinemia, dysproteinemia, hyperlipidemia. What condition is the set of these symptoms typical for?

Answer options

1. Nephrotic syndrome
2. Chronic renal failure
3. Acute renal failure
4. Chronic pyelonephritis
5. Nephritic syndrome

Explanation

Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by large amounts of proteinuria (>3.5g/l), hypoalbuminemia (< 2,5 g/dl), hyperlipidemia, and edema that begins in the face. Lipiduria (lipids in urine) can also occur. Causes may include focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, membranous nephropathy, minimal change disease, amyloidosis, diabetic glomerulonephropathy. It differs from the nephritic syndrome in that there are no red blood cells in the urine.