Portuguese Journal of Pediatrics (Jan 2024)

An unusual manifestation of severe edema in nephrotic syndrome

  • Maria Garrotes,
  • Marina Mota,
  • Sofia Deuchande,
  • Rita Theias-Manso,
  • Patrícia Costa-Reis,
  • Ana Rita-Sandes

DOI
https://doi.org/10.24875/PJP.M23000431
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 55, no. 1

Abstract

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Ascites is a common finding in nephrotic syndrome due to transudation from the intravascular compartment to the peritoneal space1. We report on a rare complication in a child with severe ascites.