Title of article
Life threatening hyperkalemia in a neonate with Pseudo-hypoaldosteronism
Author/Authors
Choudhry, Shehla Shifa International Hospital - Department of Neonatology, Pakistan , Najam, Yawar Shifa International Hospital - Department of Neonatology, Pakistan
From page
287
To page
288
Abstract
Pseudohypoaldosteronism type 1 is a rare disorder characterized by renal resistance to aldosterone which may present with a salt wasting crisis in infancy. We report a neonate with hyponatremia, severe dehydration and refractory life threatening hyperkalemia who was treated with dietary sodium chloride supplementation, potassium binding resins and fluid replacement therapy which proved to be lifesaving.
Keywords
Pseudohypoaldosteronism , Hyponatremia , Hyperkalemia , Neonatal.
Journal title
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
Journal title
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
Record number
2651980
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