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

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Dr. S. Sundari1 , Dr. Vatti Rajeswari2

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Abstract: Nephrotic syndrome is an uncommon complication of tetralogy of Fallot and has been rarely reported in pediatric population. We describe a 5-year-old female 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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