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Primary hyperoxaluria

Disease Primary effusion lymphomaPrimary hyperparathyroidism

What is primary hyperoxaluria?
Primary hyperoxaluria is a rare condition characterized by the overproduction of a substance called oxalate (also called oxalic acid).

 


primary hyperoxaluria: A rare metabolic disease caused by the liver making too much oxalic acid that is excreted in the urine of the affected person.
probe: Small device for measuring and testing.

primary hyperoxaluria - caused by mutations in the AGXT gene Researchers have identified about 50 AGXT mutations that cause type 1 primary hyperoxaluria.

Primary hyperoxaluria is an inherited disorder in which too much oxalate in the urine is the main problem.
Secondary hyperoxaluria results from specific conditions that cause high levels of urinary oxalate.

Primary hyperoxaluria type 1 ... gangrene
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Vitamin B6, or pyridoxine, is used to treat people with primary hyperoxaluria, a severe inherited disorder. Patients should not try to self-medicate with vitamin B6.

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See also: Hyperoxaluria, Kidney, Oxaluria, Kidney stones, Symptom

Disease Primary effusion lymphomaPrimary hyperparathyroidism

 
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