Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome

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Congenital nephrotic syndrome (CNS) is defined when it presents within three months of birth. It consists of heavy proteinuria, edema, hypoalbuminemia, hypogammaglobulinemia, hypercoagulability, and hyperlipidemia. The infantile nephrotic syndrome presents within 4 to 12 months, and nephrotic syndrome manifesting after one year is called childhood nephrotic syndrome.