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tx
urinary system
nephrosis
diagnoses
definition and etiology
definition:
Nephrotic syndrome; degeneration of the renal tubular epithelium.
etiology:
May be caused by toxic reaction to poison, degenerative diseases, trauma causing decreased renal blood flow, or increased flow of fluid through the kidneys.
signs and symptoms
signs and symptoms:
heavy proteinuria
edema
hypertension may be present
scanty urine
acute nephrosis will show scanty urine with little or no albuminuria or edema
lab findings:
UA shows RBCs, casts, lipids, high protein levels
increases in lipids and triglycerides
course and prognosis
The renal tubules are damaged and prognosis depends upon the agent of the destruction. If extensive necrosis occurs, prognosis is predictably poor.
differential diagnosis
Amyloid nephrosis
Hemoglobinuric nephrosis
Osmotic nephrosis
Toxic nephrosis
Hypoxic nephrosis
Cardiac or hepatic edema
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