A 55-Year-Old Man Is Evaluated Due to Worsening Fatigue and Exertional

A 55-year-old man is evaluated due to worsening fatigue and exertional shortness of breath.  He has no chronic medical conditions and takes no medications.  Physical examination shows facial puffiness and bilateral lower extremity edema.  Urinalysis shows 3+ proteinuria.  Kidney biopsy findings with special staining under polarized light are shown on the image below: Which of the following tests would be most helpful for establishing a specific diagnosis in this patient?

A) 24-hour urinary copper excretion
B) 24-hour urinary uric acid excretion
C) Serum protein electrophoresis
D) Serum total bilirubin concentration
E) Serum total body iron content

Correct Answer:

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Access For Free