Fanconi syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
What is fanconi’s syndrome
A
Not a genetic condition of its own
A reabsorptive disorder in the proximal convoluted tubule
caused by other conditions
2
Q
What compounds cannot be reabsorbed in the proximal tubule and are therefore found in the urine?
A
amino acids
glucose
phosphate
3
Q
What complications can abnormal reabsorption cause?
A
type 2 (proximal) renal tubular acidosis
polyuria
osteomalacia
4
Q
Common causes of Fanconi’s syndrome
A
cystinosis (most common in children)
Sjogren’s
Myeloma
Nephrotic syndrome
Wilson’s disease
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