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{{SK}} Abderhalden-Lignac-Kaufmann disease; nephropathic cystinosis
{{SK}} Abderhalden-Lignac-Kaufmann disease; nephropathic cystinosis
==Overview==
'''Abderhalden-Kaufmann-Lignac syndrome''', also called '''Abderhalden-Lignac-Kaufmann disease''' or '''nephropathic cystinosis''', is an [[autosomal recessive]] renal disorder of childhood comprising [[cystinosis]] and renal [[rickets]].


==Presentation==
==Presentation==

Revision as of 20:20, 28 September 2012

Abderhalden-Kaufmann-Lignac syndrome
ICD-9 270.0

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Synonyms and keywords: Abderhalden-Lignac-Kaufmann disease; nephropathic cystinosis

Presentation

Affected children are developmentally delayed with dwarfism, rickets and osteoporosis. Renal tubular disease is usually present causing aminoaciduria, glycosuria and hypokalemia.

Cysteine deposition is most evident in the conjunctiva and cornea.

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References

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