Successful Management of a Neglected Case of Nephropathic Cystinosis

Successful Management of a Neglected Case of Nephropathic Cystinosis

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Cystinosis is a rare metabolic disorder characterised by lysosomal cystine accumulation leading to multi-organ damage; clinically, the kidneys are the first organ affected. Respiratory insufficiency caused by overall respiratory muscle myopathy is a life-threatening complication. Treatment with cyst...

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Main Authors: Mohamed A. El-Naggari, Ibtisam Elnour, Hussein Al-Kindy, Aamir Al-Shahrabally, Anas A. Abdelmogheth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sultan Qaboos University 2014-05-01
Series:Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
Subjects:
cystinosis
cysteamine
continuous positive airway pressure
positive-pressure ventilation
failure to thrive
pediatric intensive care units
case report
oman.
Online Access:https://journals.squ.edu.om/index.php/squmj/article/view/1916

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