Gastrointestinal symptoms as an extended clinical feature of Pierson syndrome: a case report and review of the literature

• Main Authors: Kei Nishiyama (Author), Mari Kurokawa (Author), Michiko Torio (Author), Yasunari Sakai (Author), Mitsuru Arima (Author), Shoko Tsukamoto (Author), Satoshi Obata (Author), Shogo Minamikawa (Author), Kandai Nozu (Author), Noriyuki Kaku (Author), Yoshihiko Maehara (Author), Koh-Hei Sonoda (Author), Tomoaki Taguchi (Author), Shouichi Ohga (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Pierson syndrome (PS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder, characterized by congenital nephrotic syndrome and microcoria. Advances in renal replacement therapies have extended the lifespan of patients, whereas the full clinical spectrum of PS in infancy and beyond remains elus...