Title of article :
Rare Presentation of Gitelman Syndrome: A Case Report
Author/Authors :
Khajavirad ، Nasim Department of Internal Medicine - School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Shakiba ، Saeed Department of Internal Medicine - School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Abbaszadeh ، Mahsa Department of Internal Medicine - School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Karimpour Reyhan ، Sahar Department of Internal Medicine - School of Medicine - Tehran University of Medical Sciences
From page :
20
To page :
24
Abstract :
Gitelman Syndrome (GS), also known as familial hypokalemia-hypomagnesemia, is a rare genetic disorder. GS presents with a specific defect in kidney function, that leads to hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, metabolic alkalosis, and hypocalciuria. Here, we present a 30-year-old woman without a medical history. She experienced an episode of tonic-clonic seizure, generalized muscle weakness, and severe hyponatremia as the first presentation of GS. The interesting point of this case was her late-onset presentation and the long period of her disease diagnosis; thus, it highlights the importance of considering this diagnosis.
Keywords :
Gitelman syndrome , Hyponatremia
Journal title :
Case Reports in Clinical Practice
Journal title :
Case Reports in Clinical Practice
Record number :
2653173
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