Nephronophthisis 1

Nephronophthisis 1

Definition

Progressive tubulointerstitial nephritis inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. It is caused by mutations in the NPHP1 gene. Patients present with anemia, polyuria, and polydipsia during childhood. The progressive bilateral kidney damage results in renal failure.

Also known as familial juvenile nephronophthisis, juvenile nephronophthisis, nephronophthisis (disease) caused by mutation in NPHP1, nephronophthisis 1, nephronophthisis 1, juvenile, nephronophthisis type 1, NPH1, NPHP1, NPHP1 nephronophthisis (disease) — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Adult mammalian kidney Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Adult mammalian kidney Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Genitourinary system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Genitourinary system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Renal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Renal system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0