Plasma albumen concentration and hyperlipidemia in nephrotic syndrome

ABSTRACT

Serum cholesterol abnormalities in patients with nephrotic syndrome has long been recognized. However mechanism of this change has been a cause of debate. To find out co-relation of serum albumin and serum cholesterol in nephrotic syndrome. DESIGN: Case study. PERIOD 1985 - 1995. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 32 Cases [Male-23, Fernale-9]. SETTING: Allied and Divisional Headquarter Hospitals Faisalabad. Serum albumin was normal in two, decreased in 30. Serum cholesterol normal in five, increased in 27. Increased cholesterol with normal albumin in five [16%]. Increased cholesterol with low albumin in 25 [78%], Normal cholesterol with low albumin 2 [6%]. CONCLUSIONS: There is significant negative correlation between serum cholesterol and serum albumin