Hypoalbuminaemia

Hypoalbuminaemia

1. Defective synthesis

   • Analbuminaemia
     • genetic deficiency (rare)
     • Presents with abnormal lipid transport
   • Hepatic Disease

2. Loss of Protein

   • Urinary (nephrotic)
   • GI bleeding
   • Burns

3. Malnutrition/ Malabsorption

4. Inflammation

   • increased catabolism
   • decreased synthesis
   • increased blood volume
   • Loss into interstitial fludi