NEPHROTIC SYNDROME
, DEFINITION
• It is a type of renal failure characterized by
increased glomerular permeability and is
manifested by massive proteinuria.
, Cont….
• NS results when the glomerulus is excessively
permeable to plasma protein, causing
proteinuria that leads to low plasma albumin
and tissue edema.
, DEFINITION
• It is a type of renal failure characterized by
increased glomerular permeability and is
manifested by massive proteinuria.
, Cont….
• NS results when the glomerulus is excessively
permeable to plasma protein, causing
proteinuria that leads to low plasma albumin
and tissue edema.