A 17-year-old boy comes to the physician because of edema of both legs as well as pen-
orbital edema There is no history of diarrhea and no urinary symptoms suggestive of
infection. He had a throat infection 3 weeks ago. His blood pressure is 110/70 mmHg. He
undergoes a kidney biopsy and light microscopy is normal. The patient is treated and makes
a full recovery.
Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A 17-year-old boy comes to the physician because of edema of both legs as well as pen-
orbital edema There is no history of diarrhea and no urinary symptoms suggestive of
infection. He had a throat infection 3 weeks ago. His blood pressure is 110/70 mmHg. He
undergoes a kidney biopsy and light microscopy is normal. The patient is treated and makes
a full recovery.
Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
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A 17-year-old boy comes to the physician because of edema of both legs as well as pen-
orbital edema There is no history of diarrhea and no urinary symptoms suggestive of
infection. He had a throat infection 3 weeks ago. His blood pressure is 110/70 mmHg. He
undergoes a kidney biopsy and light microscopy is normal. The patient is treated and makes
a full recovery.
Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
✓ Correct Answer: C. Minimal change glomerulonephnitis
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