Also Known As
X-linked hypophosphatemiaX-linked hypophosphatemic ricketsX-linked dominant hypophosphatemic ricketsX-linked hereditary hypophosphatemic ricketsXLHhereditary hypophosphatemic rickets, X-linkedhypophosphatemia, vitamin D-resistant ricketshypophosphatemic rickets X-linked dominanthypophosphatemic rickets, X-linkedhypophosphatemic rickets, X-linked dominant, X-linked dominantrickets, vitamin D-resistantvitamin D-resistant rickets, X-linkedHPDRHYPXLHRhypophophatemia, X-linkedhypophophatemic vitamin D-resistant ricketshypophosphatemia, X-linkedhypophosphatemic rickets, X-linked dominanthypophosphatemic vitamin D-resistant rickets
Definition
X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is a hereditary renal phosphate-wasting disorder characterized by hypophosphatemia, rickets and/or osteomalacia, and diminished growth.