A Study of Hypoalbuminemia and Pleural Effusionin Pediatric Nephrotic Syndrome

Background: Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a kidney disease that is most often found in children. Hypoalbuminemia in NS can cause a decrease in oncotic pressure causing extravasation of fluid into the interstitial space. In conditions of severe hypoalbuminemia, fluid extravasation may cause occurrence o...

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Main Authors: Tovan Perinandika, Dedi Rachmadi, Fenny Dwiyatnaningrum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universitas Padjadjaran 2017-06-01
Series:Althea Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://journal.fk.unpad.ac.id/index.php/amj/article/view/1075