Renal tubular acidosis presenting as osteomalacia
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https://doi.org/10.15305/ijrci/v5i1/183Keywords:
Renal tubular acidosis, osteomalacia, Sjögren’s syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosusAbstract
Renal tubular acidosis (RTA) has been identified as a well-known cause of osteomalacia. The present study reporting the occurrence of osteomalacia secondary to vitamin D deficiency, underscores the need to evaluate associated RTA in patients who had pain in hip region and lower back.
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