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Understanding Nephrotic Syndrome: Causes & Management by vipinamohanofficial is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Nephrotic syndrome results from increased permeability of the glomerular basement membrane, causing massive proteinuria, hypoproteinemia, hyperlipidemia, and edema. It is usually treated with corticosteroids but relapses may occur, requiring alternative immunosuppressive agents. Kidney biopsy may be needed to determine underlying cause and guide management.
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- vipinamohanofficial
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