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| Abderhalden-Kaufmann-Lignac syndrome | |
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Synonyms and keywords: 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.
Historical Perspective
It is named for Emil Abderhalden, Eduard Kaufmann and George Lignac.[1][2]
History and Symptoms
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
- ↑ B.G. Firkin & J.A.Whitworth (1987). Dictionary of Medical Eponyms. Parthenon Publishing. ISBN 1-85070-333-7
- ↑ Who Named It?