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
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
