SAQ 460 – Paediatrics – glomerulonephritis with oedema and haematuria

Marked out of 16.00

A previously well 22-month-old boy presents with one week of periorbital oedema and bilateral leg swelling. He has no fever or recent illness and his vital signs are normal. His urine dipstick is shown below.

Urine dipstick showing heavy blood and protein with no nitrites or leukocytes.
Urine dipstick

Describe three (3) positive and three (3) relevant negative urine dipstick findings.

(Marked out of 6.0)


/ 6

What is the most likely diagnosis?

(Marked out of 1.0)


/ 1

List three (3) possible underlying causes.

(Marked out of 3.0)


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List four (4) complications of this condition.

(Marked out of 6.0)


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Total Score: 0 / 16

Percentage: 0%

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