ISSN:
1432-198X
Keywords:
Fuhrmann's syndrome
;
Acute renal failure
;
Renal calculi
;
Hereditary xanthinuria
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract A 9-month-old child with the skeletal abnormalities of Fuhrmann's syndrome presented with acute renal failure secondary to bilateral renal calculi. Hereditary xanthinuria was shown to be the underlying metabolic defect. Treatment with allopurinol was unsuccessful at reducing the xanthine excretion.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00866732
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