Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1: The First Patient Treated with Lumasiran in Portugal

• Main Authors: Madalena Almeida Borges (Author), João Martins (Author), Joana Monteiro Dias (Author), Nuno Moreira Fonseca (Author), Telma Francisco (Author), Margarida Abranches (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Publicações Ciência e Vida, 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Primary hyperoxaluria type 1 is a rare genetic disease caused by mutations in AGXT, leading to an excessive hepatic production of oxalate, resulting in urolithiasis, nephrocalcinosis and chronic kidney disease. The authors present the case of a young female with PH1 who is the first patient treated...