Minimal Change Disease
Alternate Names : Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome of Childhood, Lipoid Nephrosis, Minimal Change Nephrotic Syndrome, Nil Disease
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Diagnosis & Tests
A physical examination would not reveal much except swelling. Blood tests and urinalysis reveal results typical of nephrotic syndrome, including high levels of urine protein, low blood albumin levels, and high cholesterol.
A kidney biopsy and examination of the tissue with an electron microscope would show the classic changes of minimal change disease. An immunofluorescence exam of biopsied kidney tissue is negative.
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