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?
Experienced in Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
Dr. Donald R. Morris
Nephrology
Experienced in Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
Dr. Donald R. Morris
Nephrology

Ihc Health Services Inc

8 Th Ave And C St, Lds Hosp Eeg Phys Grp, 
Salt Lake City, UT 
 (1.3 mi)
801-507-7000
Languages Spoken:
English, German
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Donald Morris is a Nephrologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Morris and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, IgA Nephropathy, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Morris is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
Dr. Irel Eppich
Nephrology
Experienced in Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
Dr. Irel Eppich
Nephrology

University Of Utah Adult Services

50 N Medical Dr, 
Salt Lake City, UT 
 (2.9 mi)
801-581-2121
Languages Spoken:
English
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Irel Eppich is a Nephrologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Eppich and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
Dr. Gopal K. Chemiti
Nephrology
Experienced in Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
Dr. Gopal K. Chemiti
Nephrology

Ihc Health Services Inc

5169 S Cottonwood St, Suite 320, 
Murray, UT 
 (6.9 mi)
801-507-2531
Languages Spoken:
English
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Gopal Chemiti is a Nephrologist in Murray, Utah. Dr. Chemiti and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Chemiti is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP) Clinical Trials?
Universal Genomic Newborn Screening in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation: Baby Detect
Universal Genomic Newborn Screening in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation: Baby Detect
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 12, 2025

Summary: Newborn screening (NBS) is a global initiative of systematic testing at birth to identify babies with pre-defined severe but treatable conditions. With a simple blood test, rare genetic conditions can be easily detected, and the early start of transformative treatment will help avoid severe disabilities and increase the quality of life. Baby Detect Project is an innovative NBS program using a pane...

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