nephrotic syndrome is characterized by hypoalbuminemia, proteinuria, edema & hyperlipidemia. It is frequently found in children but also not uncommon in adults
17. Difference between glomerular and Tubular proteinuria Glomerular Tubular Due to injury of Renal glomerulus Due to Injury Involving Tubulointerstitial region Comprises predominantly albumin Comprises low molecular wt protein ( 2 microglobilin Protein excretion >3 – 3.5 gm/dl < 2 gm/dl. Urinary protein electrophoresis More albumin than globulin More globulin Albumin micro globulin ratio > 1000 : 1 100:1 (N – 50-200:1) Cause - G lomerulonephritis - - Hypertension - Lipoid Nephrosis - - Pyelonephritis - - Interstitial Nephritis - Rejection of kidney allograft