Distal renal tubular acidosis. Prenatal diagnosis

Objective: To show the usefulness of prenatal diagnosis of distal renal tubular acidosis (DRTA), allowing the treatment and early follow-up of the newborn and thus improving the prognosis of the disease. Conclusions: Nowadays, advances in gene study provide an insight into multiple genes involved in diseases of previously unknown origin. In our case the prenatal diagnosis of DRTA has allowed us to start early and appropriate monitoring, thus allowing the prevention of some future complications, which will provide a better quality of life for patients. Published by Elsevier Espana, S.L.U.