Progressive Facial Puffiness in Pediatrics — 6yo Child | Pediatric Nephrology | SMLE Q#11609
SMLE Question #11609
Pediatrics
Pediatric Nephrology
Objective: OBJ-436
Last updated: February 2026
A 6-year-old boy is brought to the clinic with progressive facial puffiness and bilateral leg swelling for 2 weeks. His parents report frothy urine without visible blood. He has no recent infections, joint pain, or chronic illness. Examination shows periorbital edema and bilateral pitting edema. Which of the following laboratory findings is most characteristic of this condition?
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