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Detection of hypophosphatasia in hospitalised adults in rheumatology and internal medicine departments: a multicentre study over 10 years.
RMD open - 4 Apr 2024
Larid Guillaume, Vix Justine, Preuss Pauline, Robin François, Tison Alice, Delaveau Clémentine, Krajewski Faustine, Bouvard Béatrice, Chu Miow Lin Delphine, Guggenbuhl Pascal, Maugars Yves, Saraux Alain, Debiais Francoise
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INTRODUCTION: Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is a rare genetic disease caused by loss-of-function mutations in the ALPL gene encoding the tissue non-specific alkaline phosphatase (ALP). Mild HPP is usually misdiagnosed in adult age. While an elevated serum ALP value draws more attention than a low value, low serum ALP should be better recognised and may lead to HPP detection. METHODS: Patients were selected from the...
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