Nephrosis, Lipoid

Overview

A kidney disease with no or minimal histological glomerular changes on light microscopy and with no immune deposits. It is characterized by lipid accumulation in the epithelial cells of KIDNEY TUBULES and in the URINE. Patients usually show NEPHROTIC SYNDROME indicating the presence of PROTEINURIA with accompanying EDEMA.

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Quick facts about Nephrosis, Lipoid

Topic type

Condition

Category

Urology / Fertility

MeSH classification

C12.050.351.968.419.630.477|C12.200.777.419.630.477|C12.950.419.630.477

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