26th June 2023

A 36-year-old male presents to GP with foamy urine and lower limb swelling.

A 36-year-old male presents to GP with foamy urine and lower limb swelling. He is referred to the renal clinic with suspected nephrotic syndrome. A renal biopsy is performed which shows dense deposits on electron microscopy. The renal consultant also performs some additional blood tests, including complement and immunoglobulins, to aid with the diagnosis. Given the likely diagnosis, what would you expect these results to show?

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