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GLYCOSURIA [2 records]

Record 1 2011-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • Urinary Tract
DEF

A general term for a group of diseases marked by dysfunction of the proximal renal tubules, with generalized hyperaminoaciduria, renal glycosuria, hyperphosphaturia, and bicarbonate and water loss.

OBS

When unassociated with cystinosis, the disorder is also called de Toni-Fanconi syndrome.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Appareil urinaire
DEF

Il s’agit d’une tubulopathie proximale (hypouricémie, hypophosphatémie par fuite urinaire, glycosurie, aminoacidurie et acidose tubulaire proximale), liée à la précipitation (souvent sous forme de cristaux) de chaînes légères kappa dans le compartiment endo-lysosomal du TCP [tube contourné proximal].

Spanish

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Record 2 1998-08-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Endocrine System and Metabolism
DEF

Renal glycosuria; this condition is marked by a low renal threshold for glucose. Glucose tolerance is normal and diabetic symptoms are lacking.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
DEF

Affection héréditaire caractérisée par une glycosurie permanente, sans hyperglycémie, due à un défaut de réabsorption du glucose.

Spanish

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