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Disorders of phosphate homeostasis in children, part 2: hypophosphatemic and hyperphosphatemic disorders
1Department of Medical Imaging, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, 225 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL, 60611, USA. rmashore@gmail.com.
Insights
This review covers pediatric phosphate disorders, including hypophosphatemia and hyperphosphatemia. It highlights fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF23) signaling abnormalities impacting phosphate homeostasis.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Endocrinology
- Skeletal Physiology
- Biochemistry
Background:
- Phosphate is crucial for physiological functions, bone mineralization, and skeletal cell regulation.
- Fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF23) is a key bone-derived hormone regulating phosphate homeostasis.
- Disorders of phosphate balance can significantly impact skeletal health in children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review hypophosphatemic and hyperphosphatemic disorders in children.
- To emphasize conditions related to fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF23) signaling abnormalities.
- To provide insights relevant to pediatric radiologists.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of pediatric phosphate disorders.
- Focus on conditions affecting FGF23 signaling.
- Integration of findings relevant to radiological diagnosis.
Main Results:
- Detailed discussion of various hypophosphatemic and hyperphosphatemic conditions.
- Explanation of the role of FGF23 in these disorders.
- Identification of key radiological features associated with phosphate imbalances.
Conclusions:
- Understanding FGF23 signaling is vital for diagnosing and managing pediatric phosphate disorders.
- Pediatric radiologists play a role in identifying skeletal manifestations of these conditions.
- Accurate diagnosis and management are essential for optimal skeletal development.
Abstract:
Phosphorus, predominantly in the form of inorganic phosphate PO4-3, has many essential physiological functions. In the skeleton, phosphate and calcium form the mineral component and phosphate is also essential in regulating function of skeletal cells. Considerable advances have been made in our understanding of phosphate homeostasis since the recognition of fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF23) as a bone-derived phosphaturic hormone. This second part of a two-part review of disorders of phosphate homeostasis in children covers hypophosphatemic and hyperphosphatemic disorders that are of interest to the pediatric radiologist, emphasizing, but not limited to, those related to abnormalities of FGF23 signaling.
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