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Balkan Nephropathy

MESHD001449

A form of chronic interstitial nephritis that is endemic to limited areas of BULGARIA, the former YUGOSLAVIA, and ROMANIA. It is characterized by a progressive shrinking of the KIDNEYS that is often associated with uroepithelial tumors.

Synonyms

  • Nephropathy, Balkan
  • Endemic Nephropathy, Balkan
  • Nephropathy, Balkan Endemic
  • Balkan Endemic Nephropathy
  • Danubian Endemic Familial Nephropathy

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:28:12.255Z