Fanconi syndrome

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Fanconi syndrome
TermFanconi syndrome
Short definitionFanconi syndrome (Fan-KOH-nee SIN-drome) A group of kidney diseases that cause protein, sugar, minerals, and other nutrients to be lost in the urine. Symptoms include weakness, bone pain, and passing more urine than normal. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Fanconi syndrome - (pronounced) (Fan-KOH-nee SIN-drome) A group of kidney diseases that cause protein, sugar, minerals, and other nutrients to be lost in the urine. Symptoms include weakness, bone pain, and passing more urine than normal. A form of Fanconi syndrome is inherited and usually occurs in infants. Fanconi syndrome can also be caused by other diseases, a lack of vitamin D, or exposure to heavy metals or chemicals, including certain cancer drugs

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