Just Received an XLH Diagnosis, Now What?

A diagnosis of X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is the start of a lifelong journey. Here is some information about this disease and what you might expect. About XLH XLH is a rare genetic disease characterized by low phosphate levels in the blood. It can lead to a number of…

Newly Identified Mutation Linked to XLH in Young Girl

A newly identified mutation is the probable cause of X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) in a young girl, according to recent case report. The study, “X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets: a new mutation,” was published in the Brazilian Journal of Nephrology. XLH is caused by mutations in the gene …