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Growth retardation, hypophosphatemia, and glycosuria may be associated with which of the following
A.
Type 1 RTA
B.
Type 2 RTA
C.
Type 4 RTA
D.
Diabetic nephropathy
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fanconi syndrome ......... so BBBBBBBB
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Type 2 is also called proximal RTA coz d defect is closer to the point where fluid and wastes from the blood enter the tubule.
This form of RTA occurs most frequently in children as part of a disorder called Fanconi™s syndrome-abnormal excretion of glucose, amino acids, citrate, and phosphate into the urine, as well as vitamin D deficiency and low blood-potassium.
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answer is BB]Type 1 RTA is a distal nephron disorder of acid excretion; nongap metabolic acidosis and hypokalemia ensues. Common causes include Sjögren's syndrome and hypergammaglobulinemia. Type 2 RTA is a proximal disorder of bicarbonate reclamation; it may be associated with Fanconi's syndrome (phosphate, amino acid, and glucose loss in the urine). Type 4 RTA presents with hyperkalemia and is caused by diabetes and tubulointerstitial