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All of the following are true regarding proximal renal tubular acidosis, except

  • A. Growth failure in the first few years of life is a characteristic presentation
  • B. Urine pH cannot be reduced to < 5.5
  • C. It is usually a component of Fanconi syndrome
  • D. Non-anion gap metabolic acidosis is common
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Proximal renal tubular acidosis is associated with a normal anion gap metabolic acidosis, not a non-anion gap metabolic acidosis.