Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
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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?
Margaret M. Duffy
Advanced in Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
Dr. Margaret M. Duffy
Internal Medicine | Nephrology
Advanced in Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
Dr. Margaret M. Duffy
Internal Medicine | Nephrology

Valley Kidney Specialists, PC

1230 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 301, 
Allentown, PA 
610-432-4529
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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. Dr. Duffy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). Her top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Gregory R. Varghese
Advanced in Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
Dr. Gregory R. Varghese
Internal Medicine | Nephrology
Advanced in Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
Dr. Gregory R. Varghese
Internal Medicine | Nephrology

Valley Kidney Specialists, PC

1230 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 301, 
Allentown, PA 
610-432-4529
Languages Spoken:
English
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. Dr. Varghese is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Necrosis.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Michael Whyte
Internal Medicine
Elite in Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
Dr. Michael Whyte
Internal Medicine

Washington University

660 S Euclid Ave, 
Saint Louis, MO 
314-454-7775
Languages Spoken:
English
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Michael Whyte is an Internal Medicine provider 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.

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