Title of article
Co-Existence of Tuberous Sclerosis and the Fanconi Syndrome in Two Saudi Male Siblings: Report on Two Cases
Author/Authors
Al-Hwiesh, Abdulla K King Fahd Hospital of the University - Department of Internal Medicine, Saudi Arabia , Al-Mueilo, Samir H King Fahd Hospital of the University - Department of Internal Medicine, Saudi Arabia , Saeed, Ibrahim King Fahd Hospital of the University - Department of Internal Medicine, Saudi Arabia , Barak, Anfal H King Fahd Hospital of the University - Department of Internal Medicine, Saudi Arabia , Al-Muhanna, Fahd A King Fahd Hospital of the University - Department of Internal Medicine, Saudi Arabia
From page
193
To page
197
Abstract
In this report, we present two cases of familial tuberous sclerosis co-existing with the Fanconi Syndrome. Both cases presented with history of failure to thrive and mental retardation associated with hypokalemic metabolic acidosis. To our knowledge, the association between tuberous sclerosis and the Fanconi Syndrome has not been reported previously.
Keywords
Tuberous sclerosis , Mental retardation , Hypokalemic metabolic acidosis , Fanconi syndrome
Journal title
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Journal title
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Record number
2673565
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