Renal disorders in rare genetic syndromes

Authors

  • L. Stoyanova Clinic of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Sveta Marina – Varna Author
  • J. Kashlov Clinic of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Sveta Marina – Varna Author
  • I. Doneva Clinic of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Sveta Marina – Varna Author

Keywords:

Fabry disease, Alport syndrome, De Morsier syndrome, Laurence-Moon-Bardet-Biedl syndrome, Bartter syndrome, Gitelman syndrome, tuberous sclerosis complex, cystinosis, nephronophthisis

Abstract

Abstract. Genetic syndromes are of interest to physicians due to the fact that they exhibit themselves as clinically diverse and are associated with various organ damages. The paper characterizes some rare genetic syndromes with renal involvement, discusses the pathogenetic mechanisms of renal damage, their diagnostic algorithm, clinical manifestation and therapeutic behavior.

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Published

20.04.2026

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Scientific reviews

How to Cite

Renal disorders in rare genetic syndromes (L. Stoyanova, J. Kashlov, & I. Doneva , Trans.). (2026). General Medicine, 28(2), 48-52. https://journals.mu-sofia.bg/index.php/gm/article/view/782

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