S.K., age 5, has the following signs and symptoms: generalized edema, puffy face, distended abdomen, and edematous legs.

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S.K., age 5, has the following signs and symptoms: generalized edema, puffy face, distended abdomen, and edematous legs.

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S.K., age 5, has the following signs and symptoms:
generalized edema, puffy face, distended abdomen, and edematous
legs.
He has gained weight but has eaten very little during
the past week and has been quite irritable and lethargic. His blood
pressure is normal. Laboratory tests indicate high levels of
albumin, lipids, and hyaline (protein) casts in the urine, which
also has a high specific gravity. Blood test show hypoalbuminemia
and elevated cholesterol levels.
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