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Congenital nephrotic syndrome

Alternative Names: Nephrotic syndrome - congenital Symptoms: low birth weight large placenta swelling (total body) decreased urine output foamy appearance of urine poor appetite cough Signs and tests: An examination reveals massive fluid retention and generalized swelling. Abnormal sounds are heard when listening to the heart and lungs with a stethoscope. Blood pressure may be high. The patient may have signs of malnutrition. Text Continues Below A urinalysis reveals large amounts of protein and the presence of fat in the urine. Total protein in the blood may be low. The disorder can be detected during pregnancy by finding elevated levels of alpha-fetoprotein on a routine sampling of amniotic fluid and by other genetic tests. Frequent infections may occur over the course of the disease.

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