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The authors wish to thank Dr. John Mahan for reviewing the manuscript and offering thoughtful comments. The authors also wish to thank Brad Hoehne for assistance in preparing portions of the figures.

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  1. Center for Cell and Developmental Biology, Children’s Research Institute, 700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, OH, 43205, USA

    Carlton M. Bates

  2. Division of Nephrology, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA

    Carlton M. Bates & Andrew Schwaderer

  3. Department of Radiology, Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH, 43205, USA

    Brent M. Adler & Brian D. Coley

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Bates, C.M., Adler, B.M., Schwaderer, A. et al. A patient with recurrent episodes of red urine: answer. Pediatr Nephrol 22, 188–191 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00467-006-0281-5

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