Pseudohypoaldosteronism in a Neonate Presenting as Life-Threatening Hyperkalemia

Context. Pseudohypoaldosteronism type 1 (PHA1) is a life-threatening disease that causes severe hyperkalemia and cardiac arrest if not treated appropriately or if diagnosis is missed. Objective. To report a case of a newborn with vomiting and lethargy, ultimately diagnosed with pseudohypoaldosteroni...

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Main Authors: Najya A. Attia, Yousef I. Marzouk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Endocrinology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/6384697