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proximal renal tubular acidosis

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A renal tubular transport disease characterized by an inability of the distal tubule to generate a sufficiently large hydrogen ion gradient between blood and tubular fluid.

Signs and symptoms

  • Short stature
  • Hyperchloremic acidosis
  • Rickets
  • Hypercalciuria
  • Osteomalacia
  • Elevated circulating creatinine concentration