Nephrotic Syndrome in a Child Suffering from Tetralogy of Fallot: A Rare Association
Abstract: Nephrotic syndrome is an uncommon complication of tetralogy of Fallot and has been rarely reported in pediatric population. We describe a 5-year-old female child who was referred for investigation for persistent dyspnea, edema, and cyanosis and nephrotic range proteinuria. Our patient presented with a tetralogy of Fallot and nephrotic syndrome. Conclusion. This case reminds us that children with tetralogy of Fallot may develop nephrotic proteinuria.
Keywords: nephrotic syndrome, tertalogy of fallot, dyspnea, proteinuria, cyanosis, edema, glomerulosclerosis, micro albuminuria
How to Cite?: Dr. Vatti Rajeswari, "Nephrotic Syndrome in a Child Suffering from Tetralogy of Fallot: A Rare Association", Volume 8 Issue 10, October 2019, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1458-1459, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20199209, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20199209