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X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets: a new mutation

J. bras. nefrol; 43 (2), 2021
Abstract Phosphopenic rickets may be caused by mutations in the PHEX gene (phosphate regulating endopeptidase homolog X-linked). Presently, more than 500 mutations in the PHEX gene have been found to cause hypophosphatemic rickets. The authors report a clinical case of a 4-year-old girl with unremarkable...

Metabolic assessment in pure struvite stones formers: is it necessary?

J. bras. nefrol; 43 (2), 2021
Abstract Background and objective: Magnesium ammonium phosphate stones (MAP), also known as struvite stones, are associated with urinary infection and impairment of renal unit. The aim of this study is to evaluate the urinary metabolic risk factors for recurrence of renal calculi in patients submitted ...

Vitamin D-dependent rickets (VDDR) type 1: case series of two siblings with a CYP27B1 mutation and review of the literature

J. bras. nefrol; 42 (4), 2020
Abstract Two siblings presented with clinical and biochemical features of rickets, initially suspected as hypophosphatemic rickets. There was no improvement initially, hence the siblings were reinvestigated and later diagnosed as having vitamin D-dependent rickets (VDDR) type 1 due to a rare mutation in ...