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Nephrotic Syndrome

Nephrotic syndrome is not a histologic diagnosis; rather, it is the term for a clinical syndrome that encompasses the findings of massive proteinuria leading to hypoalbuminemia, resulting in various complications such as hyperlipidemia and edema. The underlying pathology is thought to be damage to the basement membrane in the renal glomerulus. This glomerular permeability may be due to a primary renal etiology, or it may be secondary to systemic causes or external factors, such as drug use, autoimmune disease, diabetes, or infections.

Often, a clinical history will lead the astute clinician toward a subcategory of nephrotic syndrome. For example, a child with sudden-onset nephrotic syndrome is likely to have minimal change disease, and a steroid trial might be indicated as both a diagnostic and a therapeutic maneuver. However, an HIV-infected patient is more likely to have focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), and a biopsy would be needed to confirm the diagnosis.

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Your Educators of course Nephrotic Syndrome

Amy Sussman, MD

Dr. Amy Sussman is an Associate Professor of Medicine and the Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Medicine of the University of Arizona (UA), USA.
She obtained her MD from the University of Arizona in 2001 and completed residency and a Nephrology Fellowship at the University of Washington. Dr. Sussman was recruited back to the UA in 2009 and also serves as her department's clerkship director, and as the program director of the UA Nephrology Fellowship.
Because of her strong emphasis on medical student teaching, she has been distinguished with multiple teaching awards in the UA College of Medicine.
Within Lecturio, Dr. Sussman teaches courses on Nephrology.

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By Rachael K. on 19. October 2022 for Nephrotic Syndrome

Video lectures were quite informative and helpful . The presentation is clear for the intended audience

great!

By Donald L. on 02. May 2022 for Membranous Nephropathy – Nephrotic Syndrome

Thank you. well organized. risk of progression was a good add in.

Terrific presenter, Great information.

By Dr Glenn G. on 25. January 2022 for Nephrotic Syndrome

Dr. Sussman is a premier presenter. She is enthusiastic about her specialty. I feel that she's speaking directly to me rather than lecturing to a camera. The information is critically important and up-to-date for both experienced clinicians and those preparing to pass their boards.

Awesome lecture

By Mahziar K. on 24. December 2021 for Membranous Nephropathy – Nephrotic Syndrome

Very clear and structured lecture! I enjoyed the explanation of the subepithelial deposition on the diagram.

Nephrotic Syndrome

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Your Educators of course Nephrotic Syndrome

Amy Sussman, MD

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