Abstract
Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by heavy proteinuria (protein excretion >3.5 g/24 h in adults or 40 mg/m2/h in children), hypoalbuminemia (albumin <2.5 g/dL), edema, and hyperlipidemia. Edema results from fluid accumulation in the subcutaneous tissue. Fluid also commonly accumulates in the peritoneal and pleural cavities.1 Rarely, fluid may accumulate in the subcapsular space around the kidneys. Such subcapsular fluid accumulation has been reported as a complication of nephrotic syndrome or in association with severe pulmonary hypertension.
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