Nephrotic syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:affects adults
children
kidneys
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:hepatitis_C
gptkb:systemic_lupus_erythematosus
gptkb:hepatitis_B
multiple myeloma
HIV infection
gptkbp:canBePrimary yes
gptkbp:canBeSecondary yes
gptkbp:cause gptkb:minimal_change_disease
amyloidosis
chronic kidney disease
diabetic nephropathy
increased risk of infection
acute kidney injury
focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
increased risk of thrombosis
membranous nephropathy
gptkbp:characterizedBy edema
proteinuria
hyperlipidemia
hypoalbuminemia
gptkbp:complication gptkb:anemia
malnutrition
hypertension
gptkbp:diagnosedBy urinalysis
renal biopsy
serum albumin test
gptkbp:firstDescribed 19th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nephrotic syndrome
gptkbp:ICD-10_code N04
gptkbp:mortalityRate depends on cause and treatment
gptkbp:prevalence rare
gptkbp:prognosis variable
gptkbp:riskFactor autoimmune diseases
genetic predisposition
infections
gptkbp:symptom weight gain
swelling of legs
foamy urine
gptkbp:treatment corticosteroids
ACE inhibitors
statins
diuretics
immunosuppressive drugs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kidneys
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6