6 Months in Pediatrics — 5yo Child | Pediatric Nephrology | SMLE Q#16756
SMLE Question #16756
Pediatrics
Pediatric Nephrology
Objective: OBJ-436
Last updated: February 2026
A 5-year-old boy has had steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome for 6 months and is currently taking prednisolone. He has recurrent generalized edema and ultrasound-confirmed ascites. There is no history of chronic liver disease, recent travel, or abdominal surgery. Which complication is he at increased risk of developing because of his underlying condition?
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