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Nephrotic syndrome echocardiography or ultrasound

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Renal and abdominal doppler ultrasound may be required to investigate for renal etiologies and complications of disease, such as renal vein thrombosis.[1] Kidney size and signs of obstruction during assessment are also important.[1] Doppler ultrasound of the extremities is indicated if patients with nephrotic syndrome present with suspected deep vein thrombosis.

References

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kodner C (2009). “Nephrotic syndrome in adults: diagnosis and management”. Am Fam Physician. 80 (10): 1129–34. PMID 19904897.

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