ISSN:
1432-198X
Keywords:
Key words Rickets
;
De Toni-Debré-Fanconi syndrome
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Lactaturia
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Mitochondriopathy
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Cytochrome c oxidase deficiency
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract A 2-year-old boy who developed hypophosphatemic rickets without signs of muscular weakness or neurological disturbances is presented. Biochemical findings included hypophosphatemia, metabolic acidosis, hypouricemia, hyperphosphaturia, severe glucosuria, generalized hyperaminoaciduria, hypercalciuria, proteinuria with elevated excretion of IgG, transferrin, albumin and high levels of α-1-microglobulin. Urine concentration capacity and creatinine clearance were normal. Lactaturia without elevated levels of plasma lactate and a high urinary excretion of β-hydroxybutyrate were suggestive for mitochondriopathy. Partial deficiency of cytochrome c oxidase (complex IV of the respiratory chain) was found in skeletal muscle. A renal biopsy specimen demonstrated enlarged mitochondria with abnormal arborization and disorientation of the cristae in the proximal tubular cells. Reduced activity of mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase in tubular cells could be demonstrated by ultracytochemistry. In conclusion, rickets due to the renal Fanconi syndrome can be the first clinical sign of mitochondrial cytopathies without extrarenal symptoms. Elevated excretion of lactate and ketone bodies in urine may serve as a diagnostic marker.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s004670050802
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