Proximal renal tubular acidosis
What is Proximal renal tubular acidosis?
Proximal renal tubular acidosis (pRTA) is a tubular kidney disease characterized by impaired ability of the proximal tubule to reabsorb bicarbonate from the glomerular filtrate leading to hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis.
Other condition names
- Renal tubular acidosis type 2
- pRTA
Inheritance type
Autosomal dominant, Autosomal recessive, Not applicable
Prevalence
- Worldwide: Unknown
Age of Onset
- All ages
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