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Decalcification of bone or abnormal bone development due to chronic KIDNEY DISEASES, in which 1,25-DIHYDROXYVITAMIN D3 synthesis by the kidneys is impaired, leading to reduced negative feedback on PARATHYROID HORMONE. The resulting SECONDARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM eventually leads to bone disorders.

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Congenital Renal Osteodystrophy

Location: http://chorus.rad.mcw.edu/doc/00853.html

tubular form of renal osteodystrophy vitamin D-resistant rickets Fanconi syndrome renal tubular acidosis
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Osteomalacia and Renal Osteodystrophy

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Osteomalacia is characterized by incomplete mineralization of normal osteoid tissue following closure of the growth plates. Osteomalacia may be part of the spectrum of osseous abnormalities that can be observed in patients with chronic renal insufficiency. This condition is referred to as renal osteodystrophy.
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Renal Osteodydtrophy

Location: http://www.arthritis.org/research/Bulletin/Vol52No9/Renal_Osteodystrophy.asp

Musculoskeletal Manifestations of Chronic Kidney Disease Jamie P. Dwyer, MD Department of Internal Medicine Marc D. Cohen, MD Division of Rheumatology Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, FL
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Renal Osteodystrophy

Location: http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/renal_osteodystrophy

Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics See: - Calcitriol - Hyperparathyroidism - Renal Failure: (Orders for the CRF Patient) ...
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Renal Osteodystrophy Case Presentation

Location: http://www.med.harvard.edu/JPNM/BoneTF/Case21/WriteUp21.html

A 58 year-old female with a long history of non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, essential hypertension and chronic renal failure presented with a several week long course of progressive bilateral ankle, foot, elbow and rib pain.
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