MEDICAL MYSTERY #2
A 20-year-old gentleman presents with painless haematuria which he has noticed in the last 2 days. He suffers from type 1 diabetes (well controlled), but is otherwise fit and healthy. The patient has recently recovered from a mild throat infection. Urine dipstick analysis reveals protein and blood in the urine. What is the most likely diagnosis?
- Benign prostate hypertrophy
- Henoch–Schonlein purpura
- IgA nephropathy
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Diabetic nephropathy
IgA Nephropathy