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Sudden onset of nephrotic syndrome in an asymptomatic Fabry patient: a case report.
Renal failure - 1 Nov 2020
Zhang Ruixiao, Chen Zeqing, Lang Yanhua, Shao Shihong, Cai Yan, You Qingqing, Sun Yan, Wang Sai, Shi Xiaomeng, Liu Zhiying, Guo Wencong, Han Yue, Shao Leping
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BACKGROUND: Fabry disease (FD) is an X-linked lysosomal storage disorder caused by the mutation of the GLA gene, encoding the α-galactosidase, which is responsible for the catabolism of neutral glycosphingolipids. Microalbuminuria or low-grade proteinuria, and continuously progressive renal failure are common manifestations in FD males. However, sudden onset of nephrotic syndrome in FD, is rarely reported. CASE...
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