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A 24-year-old member asked:
Does fabry disease affect the kidneys?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ian Steinanswered
Neurology 22 years experience
Lipid build up: There is alipid build up in the kidneys and in the blood vessels feeding the kidneys.
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Dr. Jay Bradleyanswered
Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery 19 years experience
Yes: Fabry disease is called cardiocerebrorenal syndrome because it affects the vessels of the heart, brain, and kidneys most often.
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Last updated Oct 3, 2016
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