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Long-term complications of primary distal renal tubular acidosis

Fernando Santos1, Helena Gil-Peña2

  • 1Department of Medicine, Pediatrics, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Asturias, Spain. fsantos@uniovi.es.

Pediatric Nephrology (Berlin, Germany)
|May 11, 2022
PubMed

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Primary distal renal tubular acidosis (dRTA) can cause lifelong complications like kidney failure. Long-term management and transition to adult care are crucial for patients with this genetic disorder.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Genetics
  • Pediatric Endocrinology

Background:

  • Primary distal renal tubular acidosis (dRTA) is a genetic disorder with lifelong implications.
  • Clinical manifestations typically emerge in childhood but persist throughout adulthood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the long-term complications of primary dRTA.
  • To highlight the pathogenic factors contributing to kidney failure in adult dRTA patients.
  • To emphasize the importance of lifelong management and care transition.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on long-term sequelae of primary dRTA.
  • Analysis of pathogenic factors leading to progressive kidney failure.
  • Discussion of clinical management and patient transition protocols.

Main Results:

  • Common long-term complications include nephrocalcinosis, urolithiasis, growth impairment, bone issues, hypokalemia, kidney cysts, and progressive kidney failure.
  • Kidney failure is a significant concern affecting a substantial percentage of adults with primary dRTA.
  • Persistent manifestations can occur independently of acidosis in some inherited forms.

Conclusions:

  • Optimal metabolic control and continuous clinical follow-up are essential for managing dRTA throughout a patient's life.
  • Structured protocols for transitioning pediatric patients to adult nephrology services are necessary.
  • Understanding and addressing the factors causing kidney failure is critical for improving outcomes in adult dRTA patients.

Keywords:
Distal renal tubular acidosisGrowthHypokalemiaKidney failureMetabolic acidosis

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