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. 2015:2015:128409.
doi: 10.1155/2015/128409. Epub 2015 Aug 3.

Nephrotic Syndrome in a Child Suffering from Tetralogy of Fallot: A Rare Association

Pépé Mfutu Ekulu  1 , Orly Kazadi-Wa-Kazadi  1 , Paul Kabuyi Lumbala  2 , Michel Ntetani Aloni  1
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Nephrotic Syndrome in a Child Suffering from Tetralogy of Fallot: A Rare Association

Pépé Mfutu Ekulu et al. Case Rep Pediatr. 2015.

Abstract

Nephrotic syndrome is an uncommon complication of tetralogy of Fallot and has been rarely reported in pediatric population. We describe a 4-year-old female Congolese child who was referred for investigation for persistent dyspnea, edema, and cyanosis and nephrotic range proteinuria. Our patient presented with a tetralogy of Fallot and nephrotic syndrome. Conclusion. This case reminds us that children with tetralogy of Fallot may develop nephrotic proteinuria.

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