INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS

Dent Disease is an inherited chronic kidney disorder that occurs almost exclusively in males resulting in kidney problems.

Lowe Syndrome is a rare genetic condition that affects the eyes, brain and kidneys.

What is Dent Disease and Lowe Syndrome and how do they affect people?

• For an overview of Dent Disease and Lowe Syndrome, the cause of these diseases, how they affect people and further information about the genetics of these diseases – please click the following links;
  • Genetics Home Reference – Dent Disease
  • Genetics Home Reference – Lowe Syndrome

Patient support groups

• Dent Disease Foundation
  • https://www.facebook.com/dentdiseasefoundation/
• Lowe Syndrome Association
  • http://lowesyndrome.org/
  • https://www.facebook.com/LoweSyndromeAssociation/

More detailed Information for Patients will be available on the ARRK website in the near future.

If you would like to be part of a Disease Specific Research Group (DSRG) for Dent Disease and Lowe Syndrome, please contact the ARRK registry (arrkregistry1@gmail.com).

The resources on this site should not be used as a replacement for care or advice from your medical doctor. If you have questions about a medical condition or health related issue, please consult your medical doctor or a healthcare professional.

This page was last updated on 15th Oct, 2018.