Membranous Nephropathy
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چکیده
A forty-three year old female applied for a $200,000 ten year decreasing term policy. She admitted a history of "kidney disorder" on the application. She was not being treated or having any symptoms but stated that she was under observation. A routine paramed exam showed height 5’4", weight 140 lbs, and blood pressure 110/70. The BCP was normal. The HOS showed 210 mg/dl proteinuria. A reflex determination for microalbuminuria was not done. The WBC’s, RBC’s, and granular casts were within normal range. An APR was obtained.
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