Nephrotic Syndrome

• Nephrotic Syndrome occurs when glomeruli do not properly filter the protein albumin.
• Nephrotic Syndrome

  Cause: Autoimmune
• Nephrotic Syndrome

  Pathophysiology:

  Glomerular damage - Hypoalbuminemia - Edema - Hyperlipidemia
• Nephrotic Syndrome

  Signs and symptoms: mnemonic - PALE
• Nephrotic Syndrome

  Signs and symptoms:

  • Proteinuria
  • Hypoalbuminemia
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Edema
• Nephrotic Syndrome


  Management:

  • Immunosuppressants
  • Steroids

  Risk for infection!