Results of Fabry Disease Screening in Male Pre-End Stage Renal Disease Patients with Unknown Etiology Found Through the Platform of a Chronic Kidney Disease Education Program in a Northern Taiwan Medical Center

• Main Authors: Cheng-Jui Lin (Author), Yin-Hsiu Chien (Author), Thung-S. Lai (Author), Hong-Mou Shih (Author), Yi-Chou Chen (Author), Chi-Feng Pan (Author), Han-Hsiang Chen (Author), Wuh-Liang Hwu (Author), Chih-Jen Wu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Karger Publishers, 2018-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background/Aims: Fabry disease (FD), a rare x-lined genetic disorder is a cause of renal deterioration. The phenotype of FD is highly variable and nonspecific, and correct diagnosis has always been delayed. We aimed to explore the prevalence and clinical presentation of FD in this high-risk male pop...