Etymed
albuminuria
Definition
presence of albumin (a white protein) in urine
Clinical context
A 65-year-old diabetic patient presents with frothy urine and bilateral lower extremity edema. Urinalysis reveals 3+ proteinuria with normal creatinine clearance. The patient's blood pressure is 155/95 mmHg. This finding suggests early diabetic nephropathy with significant proteinuria.
Mnemonic
ALBUMINuria = Albumin in URINE - remember 'ALBUMIN' for proteinuria in kidney disease