Brief Review of the Complications of Nephrotic Syndrome 
Introduction
Edema
Hyperlipidemia
Thromboembolism
Infection
Acute Renal Failure
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Introduction
Most complications derive from proteinuria (mainly consisting of albumin but also clotting factors, transferrin, and binding proteins).

The main complications are:
  • Edema
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Thromboembolism
  • Infection
  • Acute Renal Failure