Which of the following best differentiates nephritic-type glomerulonephritis from pure nephrotic syndrome?
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Correct answer: Significant hematuria and RBC casts
Nephritic syndrome (in glomerulonephritis) is typified by hematuria and RBC casts; heavy proteinuria and hyperlipidaemia are more nephrotic features.
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