Nephronophthisis (NPHP) is an autosomal recessive kidney disease that leads to kidney cyst formation and progressive renal failure. NPHP is the most frequent genetic cause of end-stage renal failure in the first 3 decades of life. [From OMIM]
Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
Congenital malformations of the urinary system
Autosomal recessive Autosomal dominant
17q11.2
Nephronophthisis (NPHP) is an autosomal recessive kidney disease that leads to kidney cyst formation and progressive renal failure. NPHP is the most frequent genetic cause of end-stage renal failure in the first 3 decades of life. [From OMIM]