Learn About Fanconi Syndrome
Fanconi syndrome is a disorder of the kidney tubes in which certain substances normally absorbed into the bloodstream by the kidneys are released into the urine instead.
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Fanconi syndrome can be caused by faulty genes, or it may result later in life due to kidney damage. Sometimes the cause of Fanconi syndrome is unknown.
Common causes of Fanconi syndrome in children are genetic variations that affect the body's ability to break down certain compounds such as:
- Cystine (cystinosis)
- Fructose (fructose intolerance)
- Galactose (galactosemia)
- Glycogen (glycogen storage disease)
Cystinosis is the most common cause of Fanconi syndrome in children.
Other causes in children include:
- Exposure to heavy metals such as lead, mercury, or cadmium
- Lowe syndrome, a rare genetic disorder of the eyes, brain, and kidneys
- Wilson disease
- Dent disease, a rare genetic disorder of the kidneys
In adults, Fanconi syndrome can be caused by various things that damage the kidneys, including:
- Certain medicines, including azathioprine, cidofovir, gentamicin, and tetracycline
- Kidney transplant
- Light chain deposition disease
- Multiple myeloma
- Primary amyloidosis
Symptoms include:
- Passing large amounts of urine, which can lead to dehydration
- Excessive thirst
- Severe bone pain
- Fractures due to bone weakness
- Muscle weakness
Many different diseases can cause Fanconi syndrome. The underlying cause and its symptoms should be treated as appropriate.
Christophe Sirac practices in Limoges, France. Mr. Sirac is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Fanconi Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Fanconi Syndrome, Fanconi Bickel Syndrome, Aminoaciduria, Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), and Kidney Transplant.
Elena Levtchenko practices in Leuven, Belgium. Ms. Levtchenko is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Fanconi Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Cystinosis, Fanconi Bickel Syndrome, Fanconi Syndrome, Hypophosphatemia, and Kidney Transplant.
Detlef Bockenhauer practices in London, United Kingdom. Bockenhauer is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Fanconi Syndrome. Their top areas of expertise are Nephrocalcinosis, Bartter Syndrome, Fanconi Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Lithotripsy.
The prognosis depends on the underlying disease.
Contact your health care provider if you have dehydration or muscle weakness.
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Published Date: March 31, 2024
Published By: Todd Gersten, MD, Hematology/Oncology, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Wellington, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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