All::Nephrology::Diseases::Fanconi syndrome

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What is Fanconi syndrome?

a syndrome of inadequate reabsorption in the proximal renal tubules

Fanconi syndrome

What are the main clinical features of Fanconi syndrome?

  • type 2 (proximal) renal tubular acidosis
  • polyuria
  • aminoaciduria
  • glycosuria
  • phosphaturia
  • osteomalacia

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What are the main causes of Fanconi syndrome?

  • cystinosis (most common cause in children)
  • Sjogren's syndrome
  • multiple myeloma
  • nephrotic syndrome
  • Wilson's disease

Fanconi syndrome