Juvenile Nephronophthisis: Causes, Symptoms, and Renal Management

Juvenile Nephronophthisis: Causes, Symptoms, and Renal Management

1. Introduction Juvenile nephronophthisis is an exceedingly rare, progressive genetic disorder that relentlessly destroys the filtering units of the kidneys. It is the most common genetic cause of end-stage renal disease occurring during the first three decades of life. The condition is characterized by profound structural damage to the microscopic tubules within the kidney, leading … Read more