Question 101 · LEK · Nephrotic syndrome
A 3-year-old girl came to the clinic because of malaise, abdominal pain, and oedema localized mainly in the lower limbs. The urinalysis revealed: the SG - 1.030, pH - 6.0, erythrocytes - 0-1 in the field of vision, leukocytes - 0-1 in the field of vision, protein - 1170 mg/dL, nitrites - absent. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
- A. urinary tract infection.
- B. Alport syndrome.
- C. nephritic syndrome.
- D. Schönlein-Henoch syndrome.
- E. nephrotic syndrome.
Hint
Look at the amount of protein in the urine and whether the sediment contains red or white cells.
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