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Case Studies | Ophthalmology | India | Volume 13 Issue 9, September 2024 | Rating: 4.7 / 10
A Case Report on Proximal Renal Tubular Acidosis with Ocular Findings
Dr. Ajay Mathews, Dr. B Usha Latha
Abstract: To report a rare case of proximal renal tubular acidosis associated with characteristic ocular findings such as band shaped keratopathy and cataract, in an eleven - year - old female child presented with hyperchloremic normal anion gap metabolic acidosis, developmental delay, stunted growth, bilateral globus pallidum calcifications and dental anomalies. This case report highlights the importance of early and regular ophthalmological evaluation in patients with renal tubular acidosis for better prognosis and management.
Keywords: proximal renal tubular acidosis, band keratopathy, cataract
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 9, September 2024,
Pages: 719 - 721