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Salcedo syndrome
Introduction
Synonyms and keywords: Nail patella-like – renal disease.
Overview
Overview
Salcedo syndrome is a severe nephropathy characterised by renal dysfunction, proteinuria, edema and microscopic haematuria. It has been described in three brothers, two of which died from end-stage renal insufficiency. [1]
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]