KROK 1 2019 – Question 35 · KROK (Medicine) · Pathophysiology
A 30-year-old woman developed facial edemas. Examination detected proteinuria (5.87 g/L), hypoproteinemia, dysproteinemia, and hyperlipidemia. Such combination of signs is characteristic of:
- A. Acute kidney failure
- B. Chronic kidney failure
- C. Chronic pyelonephritis
- D. Nephritic syndrome
- E. Nephrotic syndrome
Hint
Consider how heavy protein loss through the glomerular filter would change plasma protein levels, oncotic pressure, lipids and tissue fluid.
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