A child with distal (type 1) renal tubular acidosis presenting with progressive gross motor developmental regression and acute paralysis

A child with distal (type 1) renal tubular acidosis presenting with progressive gross motor developmental regression and acute paralysis

Abstract Background Distal (Type 1) renal tubular acidosis (dRTA) is characterized by inability to secrete hydrogen irons from the distal tubule. The aetiology of dRTA is diverse and can be either inherited or acquired. Common clinical presentations of dRTA in the paediatric age group include polyur...

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Main Authors: Randula Ranawaka, Kavinda Dayasiri, Manoji Gamage
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Distal (type 1) renal tubular acidosis
Hypokalemia
Acute flaccid paralysis
Proximal myopathy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-017-2949-2

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