Nephrotic Syndromes

Nephrotic Syndrome Pathology Study Guide

Nephrotic Syndrome Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by proteinuria and glomerular disorders leading to hypoalbuminemia-pitting edema. Nephrotic syndromes include: Minimal change disease Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) Membranous nephropathy Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) Diabetes mellitus Systemic amyloidosis Complications of nephrotic syndrome includes: Hypogammaglobulinemia…