- Case Report
- A Case of Pseudohypoaldosteronism
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Yong Soon Kwon, Hyo Gyoung Shin, Mi Soo Ahn, Hong Bae Kim
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Clin Exp Pediatr. 1992;35(7):984-988. Published online July 15, 1992
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Pseudohypoaldosteronism(PHA) is rare salt losing disease which is characterized by mineralcorticoid unresponsiveness of the end organ. Severe hyponatremia and hyperkalemia are present despite high plasma aldosterone.
We experienced a case of PHA in a 40-days old male infant who was presented with anorexia, vomiting and lethargy for several days. Labortory data showed hyponatremia, hyperkalemia and metabolic acidosis. Renal function was normal... |
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