Gitelman syndrome associated with chondrocalcinosis: description of two cases

Gitelman syndrome is a rare inherited tubulopathy, characterized by hypomagnesemia, hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis, hypocalciuria and hyperreninemic hyperaldosteronism. The clinical spectrum is wide and includes: cramps, myalgies, muscle weakness, until episodes of carpo-podalic spasm, tetania, ra...

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Main Authors: E. Filippucci, L. Di Geso, M. Tardella, G. Giacchetti, C. Bertolazzi, F. Silveri, M. Gutierrez, W. Grassi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-06-01
Series:Reumatismo
Online Access:http://www.reumatismo.org/index.php/reuma/article/view/464