Renal tubular disorders

Although these disorders almost invariably come under the long-term management of paediatric nephrologists, they will just as invariably present to general paediatricians. This review should equip general paediatricians with the skills to request the appropriate initial investigations to make the correct diagnosis. There is also some advice on when to suspect a diagnosis of a renal tubular disorder and how to spot a child with a genuine polydipsia.