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Nephronophthisis and related syndromes.
Current opinion in pediatrics - 1 Apr 2015
Wolf Matthias T F
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Nephronophthisis (NPHP) is an autosomal recessive cystic kidney disease and is one of the most common genetic disorders causing end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in children and adolescents. NPHP is a genetically heterogenous disorder with 20 identified genes. NPHP occurs as an isolated kidney disease, but approximately 15% of NPHP patients have additional extrarenal symptoms affecting other...
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