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A case of late-onset primary hyperoxaluria type 1
Sabine Blaschke1, Clemens Grupp, Jens Haase
1Department of Nephrology and Rheumatology, Georg-August University, Goettingen, Germany. sblasch@gwdg.de
Summary
Primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1) is a rare genetic disorder. Early combined liver and kidney transplant is crucial for PH1 patients to prevent severe oxalosis and kidney failure.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Metabolic Disorders
- Genetics
Background:
- Primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1) is an inherited metabolic disease causing kidney stones and damage.
- It leads to calcium oxalate buildup, affecting organs and causing kidney failure, typically in younger individuals.
Observation:
- A 56-year-old woman with late-onset PH1 experienced rapid kidney failure and systemic oxalosis.
- Despite dialysis, she had severe skin and eye involvement due to oxalate deposits.
Findings:
- This case highlights challenges in managing PH1-induced end-stage renal disease.
- Late-onset PH1 can present aggressively with widespread oxalosis.
Implications:
- Combined liver and kidney transplantation is vital for PH1 patients.
- Prompt transplantation can reverse the metabolic defect and restore kidney function, improving outcomes.