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ArticleJornal brasileiro de nefrologia

Renal tubular acidosis in hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTRv).

Priscilla Cardim Fernandes, Moises Dias da Silva, Marcia Waddington-Cruz, Carlos Perez Gomes

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Priscilla Cardim FernandesUniversidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho, Centro de Estudos em Paramiloidose Antônio Rodrigues de Mello, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0000-3400-0541
Moises Dias da SilvaUniversidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho, Centro de Estudos em Paramiloidose Antônio Rodrigues de Mello, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0004-9540-7838
Marcia Waddington-CruzUniversidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho, Centro de Estudos em Paramiloidose Antônio Rodrigues de Mello, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4853-2236
Carlos Perez GomesUniversidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho, Centro de Estudos em Paramiloidose Antônio Rodrigues de Mello, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4565-7404

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Abstract

introductionHereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTRv) is a severe autosomal dominant systemic disease. It affects the peripheral and autonomic nervous systems, heart, kidneys, and eyes. Amyloid deposition has been demonstrated in the glomerular and tubulointerstitial compartments of the kidney. Therefore, urinary acidification disorders such as renal tubular acidosis (RTA) may be early manifestations of renal involvement in this population.

objectiveTo evaluate the prevalence of RTA in individuals with ATTRv.

methodsWe included symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals with TTR mutation, older than 18 years, GFR >45 mL/min/1.73m2, without systemic metabolic acidosis. Urinary acidification protocol was performed with furosemide and fludrocortisone after 12 h of water deprivation (water deprivation test - WDT) and measurements of urine ammonium ( UNH 4 + ) and titratable acidity (UTA). Proximal RTA (pRTA) was diagnosed when FEHCO3>10%. Incomplete form distal RTA (dRTA) was diagnosed if UpH>5.3.

resultsWe selected 49 individuals with a mean age of 40 (35.5-56.5) years, 63% of which were female, 84% were Caucasian, and mean GFR was 85.5 ± 20.5 mL/min/1.73m2. 94% had the genetic variant Val50Met and 57% were symptomatic. The prevalence of pRTA was 2% and of dRTA was 16.3%. In the subgroup with dRTA, there was no significant increase in excretion of UNH 4 + and UTA. We observed a good correlation between UpH by potentiometry and UpH dipstick. A UpH<5.5 on the dipstick had 100% sensitivity and negative predictive value to exclude dRTA.

conclusionA high prevalence of RTA was found in individuals with TTR mutations. The UpH dipstick after WDT had good accuracy for screening for dRTA. Further studies are needed to evaluate the impact of early diagnosis and treatment of RTA in this population.

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Acidosis, Renal TubularAmyloid Neuropathies, FamilialAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMutationPrevalence

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PMCPMC11305565

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