X-linked hypophosphataemia (XLH)

Progressive, chronic, skeletal1,2

XLH is characterised by renal phosphate wasting, which is caused by excess fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) production1,2

Pediatric skeletal manifestations and  Adult skeletal manifestation Pediatric skeletal manifestations andAdult skeletal manifestation

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