Type I RTA with Autoimmune Hypothyroidism, Short Stature and Alopecia Universalis
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 10
Abstract
Abstract:Type I Renal tubular acidosis is characterized by a normal anion gap non uremic metabolic acidosis due to impaired H+ excretion. We report a rare case of 13 year old girl with type I RTA having overt rickets, nephrocalcinosis,short stature with metabolic acidosis who also had associated autoimmune hypothyroidism and alopecia universalis. Keywords:Type I RTA,Rickets,Short stature, autoimmune hypothyroidism, Alopeciauniversalis.
Authors and Affiliations
G. Deepika, Manojkumar. B, Rajashekar Reddy, Pavan kumar
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