In a patient with suspected 'Nephrotic Syndrome', which combination of urinalysis findings is most likely?
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Correct answer: 4+ Protein, Oval fat bodies, and Fatty casts
Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by heavy proteinuria (>3.5g/day), which leads to the presence of fat in the urine (lipiduria). Microscopic findings include fatty casts and oval fat bodies.
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