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Renal findings in patients with Mulibrey nanism.
Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) - 1 Sept 2017
Sivunen Johanna, Karlberg Susann, Lohi Jouko, Karlberg Niklas, Lipsanen-Nyman Marita, Jalanko Hannu
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BACKGROUND: Mulibrey nanism (MUL) is a rare inherited disease caused by genetic defects affecting peroxisomal TRIM37 protein. MUL affects multiple organs, leading to growth retardation and early onset type 2 diabetes. We aimed to characterize the structure and function of kidneys and the urinary tract in a large cohort of Finnish MUL patients. METHODS: Ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and autopsy...
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