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Prevalence of Kidney and Urinary Tract Complications in Fabry Disease from 2000 to 2020: A Global Cohort Study Including 10,637 Patients.

Tsung-Hsun Tsai, Chung-Hsing Wang, Shang-Lun Chiang, Jing-Yang Huang, DA-Tian Bau, Yu-Nan Huang, Pen-Hua Su

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Tsung-Hsun TsaiDivision of Urology, Department of Surgery, Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Chung-Hsing WangDepartment of Pediatrics, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Shang-Lun ChiangDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medical Science and Technology, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Jing-Yang HuangCenter for Health Data Science, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C.
DA-Tian BauTerry Fox Cancer Research Laboratory, Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Yu-Nan HuangDepartment of Pediatrics, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C.; yunanhuang83@gmail.com.
Pen-Hua SuDepartment of Pediatrics, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, R.O.C.; ninaphsu@gmail.com.
Chung Shan Medical University · TWChina Medical University · TW

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND/

aimFabry disease, an X-linked lysosomal storage disorder, causes progressive globotriaosylceramide accumulation in cells throughout the body. Characteristic multiorgan manifestations include renal dysfunction (Fabry nephropathy) and associated urinary tract complications. Enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) has been available since 2001, but contemporary real-world data are lacking regarding Fabry nephropathy risks and treatment outcomes. PATIENTS AND

methodsThis retrospective cohort study analyzed electronic medical records data for 10,637 Fabry disease patients from the TriNetX research database. Kidney and urinary tract outcomes were evaluated over two decades, 2000-2010 and 2011-2020. Outcomes assessed included chronic kidney disease (CKD), urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence, obstruction, renal insufficiency, and end-stage renal disease (ESRD).

resultsThe prevalence of stage 4-5 CKD nearly doubled between 2000-2010 and 2011-2020, while ESRD prevalence rose over 4-fold. Incidence rates showed similar marked elevations across renal and urologic complications. Females and Black patients experienced disproportionate escalations in kidney and urinary tract morbidity.

conclusionThis large cohort study revealed significantly increased Fabry nephropathy and associated urologic complications over the past two decades, contradicting expectations of reduced morbidity with ERT availability. The findings highlight needs to optimize screening, treatment strategies, monitoring practices, and address disparities to curb rising disease burden and improve patient outcomes.

Indexed as

Fabry DiseaseKidney Failure, ChronicRenal Insufficiency, Chronicalpha-GalactosidaseCohort StudiesFemaleHumansKidneyPrevalenceRetrospective Studiesalpha-GalactosidaseFabry diseaseFabry nephropathyglobotriaosylceramideRenal complicationsurinary tract complications

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PMID37905636
PMCPMC10621449
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