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Boyd-Stearns syndrome
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Boyd-Stearns syndrome is characterized by glycosuria, acidosis, albuminuria and hypochloremia.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Symptoms
- Rickets during infancy
- Short stature
- Low blood phosphate levels
- Malnutrition
- Osteoporosis
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S.[2]