Distal renal tubular acidosis
Distal renal tubular acidosis
Definition
A kidney disorder of impaired net acid secretion by the distal tubule characterized by hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis. Primary distal renal tubular acidosis is often associated with hypokalemia whereas acquired form may be associated with hypokalemia, hyperkalemia or normokalemia.
Also known as classic RTA, distal renal tubular acidosis (disease), dRTA, familial distal primary acidosis, Primary Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis, renal tubular acidosis type 1 — per MONDO