II. Diagnosis
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Proteinuria <2000 mg/day without other abnormality
- No Hypertension
- No Renal Insufficiency
- No other urologic or renal abnormalities
- Diagnosis made on clinical criteria (no specific study)
III. Labs
- Urine Microscopy normal
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Urine Protein 24 Hour collection
- Less than 2000 mg Protein excretion per day
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Split 24 Hour Urine Protein collection
- Urine Protein >50 mg for 8 hours supine
- Contrast with Orthostatic Proteinuria
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Renal Function tests
- Normal Creatinine Clearance
IV. Differential Diagnosis
V. Monitoring
- Consider Nephrology Consultation
- Blood Pressure every 6 months
- Urinalysis every 6 months
- Creatinine Clearance every 6 months
VI. Prognosis
- Renal Insufficiency risk: 20% in 10 years