Pseudohyperkalaemia in essential thrombocytosis: an important clinical reminder

Pseudohyperkalaemia in essential thrombocytosis: an important clinical reminder

An 82-year-old female was admitted to a general hospital due to progressive bilateral lower limb weakness. A T8–T9 extramedullary meningioma was diagnosed by MRI, and the patient was referred for excision of the tumour. During the patient’s admission, she was noted to have persistent hyperkalaemia w...

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Main Authors: Jean Marc Mizzi, Christopher Rizzo, Stephen Fava
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bioscientifica 2021-05-01
Series:Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports
Online Access:https://edm.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/edm/2021/1/EDM21-0013.xml
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spelling doaj-a067c5a5a4814c32b62efe2a60d56dc52021-05-12T11:50:35ZengBioscientificaEndocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports2052-05732052-05732021-05-01111410.1530/EDM-21-0013Pseudohyperkalaemia in essential thrombocytosis: an important clinical reminderJean Marc Mizzi0Christopher Rizzo1Stephen Fava2Mater Dei Hospital of Malta, Department of Medicine, Msida, MaltaMater Dei Hospital of Malta, Department of Medicine, Msida, MaltaMater Dei Hospital of Malta, Department of Medicine, Msida, MaltaAn 82-year-old female was admitted to a general hospital due to progressive bilateral lower limb weakness. A T8–T9 extramedullary meningioma was diagnosed by MRI, and the patient was referred for excision of the tumour. During the patient’s admission, she was noted to have persistent hyperkalaemia which was refractory to treatment. Following a review by an endocrinology team, a diagnosis of pseudohyperkalaemia secondary to thrombocytosis was made. This case demonstrates the importance of promptly identifying patients who are susceptible to pseudohyperkalaemia, in order to prevent its potentially serious consequences.https://edm.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/edm/2021/1/EDM21-0013.xml
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title Pseudohyperkalaemia in essential thrombocytosis: an important clinical reminder
title_short Pseudohyperkalaemia in essential thrombocytosis: an important clinical reminder
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description An 82-year-old female was admitted to a general hospital due to progressive bilateral lower limb weakness. A T8–T9 extramedullary meningioma was diagnosed by MRI, and the patient was referred for excision of the tumour. During the patient’s admission, she was noted to have persistent hyperkalaemia which was refractory to treatment. Following a review by an endocrinology team, a diagnosis of pseudohyperkalaemia secondary to thrombocytosis was made. This case demonstrates the importance of promptly identifying patients who are susceptible to pseudohyperkalaemia, in order to prevent its potentially serious consequences.
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