A 3 year child having protein 3+ in urine with oliguria with edema. No hematuria. What is the diagnosis ?
High-Yield Explanation
Minimal Change Disease (MCD for sho) is a kidney disease in which large amounts of protein is lost in the urine. It is one of the most common causes of the Nephrotic Syndrome worldwide. The kidneys normally work to clean the blood of the natural waste products that build up over time. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition