Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP) Overview

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What is the definition of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)?
Childhood hypophosphatasia is a form of hypophosphatasia, a rare condition that affects the bones. Symptoms vary but may include delayed motor milestones; low bone mineral density for age; early loss of baby teeth (before age 5); bone and joint pain; short stature; a waddling gait; skeletal malformations; and/or unexplained broken bones. The forms of hypophosphatasia that develop during childhood are generally more mild than those that appear in infancy. Childhood hypophosphatasia is caused by changes in the ALPL gene and can be inherited in an autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive manner.
What are the alternative names for Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)?
  • Childhood hypophosphatasia
  • Childhood-onset Rathburn disease
  • Childhood-onset hypophosphatasia
  • Childhood-onset phosphoethanolaminuria
Who are the top Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP) Local Doctors?
Elite in Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
Dr. Michael P. Whyte
Endocrinology
Elite in Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
Dr. Michael P. Whyte
Endocrinology
4921 Parkview Pl, Div Im Bone & Mineral, Ste 5c, 
Saint Louis, MO 
314-454-7775
Languages Spoken:
English
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Michael Whyte is an Endocrinologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Whyte is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). His top areas of expertise are Hypophosphatasia (HPP), Juvenile Paget's Disease, Rickets, Hypophosphatemia, and Leg or Foot Amputation. Dr. Whyte is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
Dr. Elizabeth B. Taber-Hight
Nephrology
Advanced in Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
Dr. Elizabeth B. Taber-Hight
Nephrology

Iu Health Medical Group LLC

1701 N Senate Blvd, 
Indianapolis, IN 
888-484-3258
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English
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Elizabeth Taber-Hight is a Nephrologist in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Taber-Hight is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). Her top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Acute Kidney Failure, Renovascular Hypertension, and Low Sodium Level. Dr. Taber-Hight is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
Dr. Karl L. Womer
Nephrology
Advanced in Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
Dr. Karl L. Womer
Nephrology
1600 SW Archer Rd, 
Gainesville, FL 
352-273-8821
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English
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Karl Womer is a Nephrologist in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Womer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). His top areas of expertise are Hypophosphatemia, Juvenile Paget's Disease, Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP), Hypophosphatasia (HPP), and Kidney Transplant.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center