kidney and urinary tract disorders
Fanconi Syndrome
Introduction
Fanconi syndrome is a rare disorder of kidney tubule function that results in excess amounts of glucose, bicarbonate, phosphates (phosphorus salts), uric acid, potassium, and certain amino acids being excreted in the urine. (See also Introduction to Disorders of Kidney Tubules .) Fanconi syndrome is unrelated to—and should not be confused with—Fanconi anemia. Fanconi syndrome may be hereditary or may be caused by Exposure to certain drugs (including some chemotherapy and antiretroviral drugs) Exposure to heavy metals or other chemicals Vitamin D Deficiency None Kidney Transplantation None Multiple Myeloma None Amyloidosis None Fanconi syndrome usually occurs with another hereditary disorder, such as cystinosis. Cystinosis is an inherited Overview of Amino Acid Metabolism Disorders characterized by abnormal deposits of the amino acid cystine throughout the body and abnormal concentrations of cystine in the urine. Abnormal cystine deposits cause eye disorders, an enlarged liver, and an underactive thyroid gland. 