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Neonatal nephrocalcinosis in association with glucose-galactose malabsorption

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We report a case of severe nephrocalcinosis related to hypercalcaemia in a newborn with glucose-galactose malabsorption. He presented with poor growth and was noted to have polyuria, which was later recognised to be severe watery diarrhoea. We discuss the possible aetiological factors for nephrocalcinosis in this condition.

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  1. Nephro-Urology Unit, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JH, UK

    Amitava Pahari & William G. van't Hoff

  2. Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Metabolism Units, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Great Ormond Street, London WC1 N 3JH, UK

    Peter J. Milla

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Pahari, A., Milla, P.J. & van't Hoff, W.G. Neonatal nephrocalcinosis in association with glucose-galactose malabsorption. Pediatr Nephrol 18, 700–702 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00467-003-1155-8

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