The Definitive Diagnostic Sign(s) of Nephrotic Syndrome Is/are

Question

The definitive diagnostic sign(s) of nephrotic syndrome is/are:
A) Shortness of breath and anorexia.
B) The presence of corticosteroids in the blood.
C) Renal biopsy.
D) Hyperlipemia.

Accepted Answer

The definitive diagnostic sign of nephrotic syndrome is renal biopsy, which can reveal glomerular damage and accumulation of proteins in the renal tissue. Shortness of breath and anorexia are possible symptoms but not definitive diagnostic signs. The presence of corticosteroids in the blood is not a diagnostic sign, but it may indicate prior treatment with these medications. Hyperlipemia is a common secondary feature of nephrotic syndrome, characterized by elevated levels of lipids in the blood, but it is not a definitive diagnostic sign on its own.