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Lowe syndrome

Oculocerebrorenal is a rare disorder characterized by cataracts, hypotonia, intellectual disability, tubular acidosis, aminoaciduria and low-molecular-weight . Lowe syndrome can be considered a cause of Fanconi syndrome.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

  • ·Cataracts

Causes — why it happens

  • · in OCRL gene

How it's found

  • ·MRI, urinalysis

Treatment

  • ·Physical therapy, clomipramine
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