differences between GLOMERULONEPHRITIS and NEPHROTIC SYNDROME

NEPHROTIC SYNDROME

GLOMERULONEPHRITIS
Characters
M>F
M=F
Sex
2-6 yr
5-12 yr
Age
Generalized
Mainly peripheral
Edema
>40mg/m2/hr
+ve but less than nephrotic range
Proteinuria
Absent or microscopic
Gross
Hematuria
NR/low
NR/high
BP
NR
NR/RF
Renal function
Low <2.5mg/dl
NR
S. albumin
>250mg/dl
NR
s. cholesterol
NR
reduced
S. complement
Need
No need
Steroid therapy