Nail-patella syndrome

Nail-patella syndrome (NPS) is a rare hereditary patellar dysostosis characterized by nail hypoplasia or aplasia, aplastic or hypoplastic patellae, elbow dysplasia, and the presence of iliac horns as well as renal and ocular anomalies.

Renal insufficiency

A reduction in the level of performance of the kidneys in areas of function comprising the concentration of urine, removal of wastes, the maintenance of electrolyte balance, homeostasis of blood pressure, and calcium metabolism.

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PMID (PMCID)
1343042	MIXED_SAMPLE	Middle Aged
	[The nail-patella syndrome].
	Slavicek J, Smalcelj R, Puretic Z, Bratelj Z, Smetisko A. Lijec Vjesn. 1992;114(5-8):126-8.
	This report describes a female patient with renal insufficiency on chronic hemodialysis treatment, in whom diagnosis of the nail-patella syndrome has been made at 36 years of age.