Description:
Nephrotic Syndrome, first observed in
the early 20th century describes a condition often associated with a group of
diseases that damage the glomerulus, the filtering system of the kidney. This article discusses nephrotic syndrome in detail, including signs, symptoms and
causes of nephrotic syndrome.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the signs and symptoms of nephrotic syndrome
- Discuss the pathophysiology of nephrotic syndrome
- Discuss the laboratory diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome
Author(s):
Jennifer Hammersmith
Bradley Turner
George H. Roberts, EdD, MT(AMT)
Launched: 2006