nephrotic syndrome type 24

A familial nephrotic syndrome characterized by onset of proteinuria and hypoalbuminemia in early childhood, although onset in the second decade has been reported. that has_material_basis_in homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in the DAAM2 gene on chro

A familial nephrotic syndrome characterized by onset of proteinuria and hypoalbuminemia in early childhood, although onset in the second decade has been reported. that has_material_basis_in homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in the DAAM2 gene on chromosome 6p21.

Signs and symptoms

• Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
• Podocyte foot process effacement
• Steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome
• Renal cortical hyperechogenicity

Also known as: NPHS24