X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets: an Italian experts' opinion survey

• Main Authors: F. Emma (Author), M. Cappa (Author), F. Antoniazzi (Author), M. L. Bianchi (Author), I. Chiodini (Author), C. Eller Vainicher (Author), N. Di Iorgi (Author), M. Maghnie (Author), A. Cassio (Author), A. Balsamo (Author), F. Baronio (Author), L. de Sanctis (Author), D. Tessaris (Author), G. I. Baroncelli (Author), S. Mora (Author), M. L. Brandi (Author), G. Weber (Author), A. D'Ausilio (Author), E. P. Lanati (Author)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: BMC, 2019-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets (XLH) is the first cause of inherited hypophosphatemia and is caused by mutation in the PHEX gene, resulting in excessive expression of the phosphaturic factor FGF23. Symptoms are mainly related to rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults a...