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Friday, October, 16, 2009

Nephrotic Syndrome Risk Factors

Health Encyclopedia: Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome

Definition

Congenital nephrotic syndrome is an inherited disorder characterized by protein in the urine and swelling of the body (see also Nephrotic syndrome).


Alternative Names

Nephrotic syndrome - congenital


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Congenital nephrotic syndrome is a very rare form of nephrotic syndrome. It occurs primarily in families of Finnish origin and develops shortly after birth. It is an inherited disorder. The condition is caused by a protein ...

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Minimal change disease
...Together, these structures filter blood andproduce urine. Minimal change disease is one cause of nephrotic syndrome. It is named "minimal change" because the nephrons appear totally normal under... Read more »
Nephrotic syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome is a group of symptoms including protein in the urine (exceeding 3.5 grams per day), low blood protein levels, high cholesterol levels, and swelling (edema). The... Read more »
Ascites
... Liver cancer Ovarian cancer Protein-losing enteropathy Nephrotic syndrome Pancreatitis Read more »
Renal vein thrombosis
...because of a tumor, stricture (scar formation), or other blockage of the vein. It may be associated with nephrotic syndrome. In some children it occurs after severe dehydration, and is a more... Read more »
Kidney disease
... Chronic kidney failure Chronic nephritis Congenital nephrotic syndrome End-stage renal disease Goodpasture's syndrome... Read more »

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