Renal Tubular Dysfunction in Sickle Cell Disease

Renal Tubular Dysfunction in Sickle Cell Disease

Background/Aims: Kidney abnormalities are one of the main chronic complications of sickle cell disease (SCD). The aim of this study is to investigate the occurrence of renal tubular abnormalities among patients with SCD. Methods: This is a prospective study with 26 SCD adult patients in Brazil. Urin...

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Main Authors: Geraldo B. Silva Junior, Ana Patrícia F. Vieira, Amanda X. Couto Bem, Marília P. Alves, Gdayllon C. Meneses, Alice M.C. Martins, Talita R. Sanches, Lúcia C. Andrade, Antonio C. Seguro, Alexandre B. Libório, Elizabeth F. Daher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2014-01-01
Series:Kidney & Blood Pressure Research
Subjects:
Renal tubular acidosis
Sickle cell disease
Kidney disease
Tubular dysfunction
Renal function tests
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/355748

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