A Rare Cause of Chronic Hypokalemia with Metabolic Alkalosis: Case Report and Differential Diagnosis

A Rare Cause of Chronic Hypokalemia with Metabolic Alkalosis: Case Report and Differential Diagnosis

Hypokalemia and metabolic alkalosis can be present in different rare diseases, and the differential diagnosis of these forms is challenging. Apparent mineralcorticoid (AME) excess syndrome is one of these conditions. Characterized by increased blood pressure due to excessive sodium retention and pla...

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Main Authors: Cristina Bertulli, Marguerite Hureaux, Chiara De Mutiis, Andrea Pasini, Detlef Bockenhauer, Rosa Vargas-Poussou, Claudio La Scola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
hypokalemia
metabolic alkalosis
renin
aldosterone
monogenic hypertension
apparent excess of mineralcorticoid
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/7/11/212

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