A 3yearold presents with massive proteinuria No hematuia or

A 3-year-old presents with massive proteinuria. No hematuia or hypertension are present. History reveals a recent respiratory infection. Nephritic cells effacement of the foot processes. When following is most likely? a Lipoid nephrosis Cystic renal dysplasia c. Membranous glomerulopathy. d. Focal segment glomenulosclerosis e. Membranoproliferativeglomerulonephritis

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Answer: Effacement of podocyte foot processes is associated with increased protein permeability across glomerular membrane.This occurs due to Nephrotic syndrome.Most common cause for nephrotic syndrome in adults is membranous glomerulopathy.Nephrotic syndrome leads to excess of protein i.e. proteinuria in body.