Nephrotic syndrome echocardiography or ultrasound

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.