Fanconi syndrome (patient information)

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Fanconi syndrome

Overview

What are the symptoms?

What are the causes?

Who is at highest risk?

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Fanconi syndrome?

Prevention

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Charmaine Patel, M.D. [2]

Overview

Fanconi syndrome is a disorder of the kidney tubes in which certain substances normally absorbed into the bloodstream by the kidneys are released into the urine instead.

What are the symptoms of Fanconi syndrome?

What causes Fanconi syndrome?

Fanconi syndrome can be caused by faulty genes, or it may result later in life due to kidney damage. Sometimes the cause of Fanconi syndrome is unknown.

Common causes of Fanconi syndrome in children are genetic defects that affect the body's ability to break down certain compounds such as:

Cystinosis is the most common cause of Fanconi syndrome in children.

Other causes in children include:

In adults, Fanconi syndrome can be caused by various things that damage the kidneys, including:

Diagnosis

Laboratory tests may show that too much of the following substances may be lost in the urine:

Loss of these substances can lead to a variety of problems. Further tests and a physical exam may show signs of:

When to seek urgent medical care?

Call your health care provider if you have dehydration or muscle weakness.

Treatment options

Many different diseases can cause Fanconi syndrome. The underlying cause and its symptoms should be treated as appropriate.

Where to find medical care for Fanconi syndrome?

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What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

The prognosis depends on the underlying disease.

Sources

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000333.htm