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The International X-Linked Hypophosphatemia (XLH) Registry: first interim analysis of baseline demographic, genetic and clinical data.
Orphanet journal of rare diseases - 27 Sept 2023
Ariceta Gema, Beck-Nielsen Signe Sparre, Boot Annemieke M, Brandi Maria Luisa, Briot Karine, de Lucas Collantes Carmen, Emma Francesco, Giannini Sandro, Haffner Dieter, Keen Richard, Levtchenko Elena, Mäkitie Outi, Mughal M Zulf, Nilsson Ola, Schnabel Dirk, Tripto-Shkolnik Liana, Liu Jonathan, Williams Angela, Wood Sue, Zillikens M Carola
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BACKGROUND: X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is a rare, hereditary, progressive, renal phosphate-wasting disorder characterized by a pathological increase in FGF23 concentration and activity. Due to its rarity, diagnosis may be delayed, which can adversely affect outcomes. As a chronic disease resulting in progressive accumulation of musculoskeletal manifestations, it is important to understand the natural history...
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