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Preferred term

Fanconi Syndrome  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A hereditary or acquired form of generalized dysfunction of the PROXIMAL KIDNEY TUBULE without primary involvement of the KIDNEY GLOMERULUS. It is usually characterized by the tubular wasting of nutrients and salts (GLUCOSE; AMINO ACIDS; PHOSPHATES; and BICARBONATES) resulting in HYPOKALEMIA; ACIDOSIS; HYPERCALCIURIA; and PROTEINURIA.

Entry terms

  • Proximal Renal Tubular Dysfunction

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-HJ6PDRQT-C

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