II. Epidemiology

  1. Most common cause of Nephrotic Syndrome in children
  2. Common cause of idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome

III. Causes

  1. Idiopathic in most cases
  2. May follow Upper Respiratory Infection or Immunization

IV. Labs: Pathology

  1. Effacement of foot processes on electron microscopy
  2. Glomeruli appear normal on renal biopsy

V. Signs

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