A case of Bartter's syndrome.
- Author:
Jun Ho YOON
;
Jeong Eun KWON
;
Jae Ouk LEE
;
Sang Gil LEE
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Bartter's syndrome
- MeSH:
Alkalosis;
Bartter Syndrome*;
Humans;
Hyperaldosteronism;
Hyperplasia;
Infant;
Juxtaglomerular Apparatus;
Male;
Potassium
- From:Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society
1993;36(9):1308-1314
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Bartter's syndrome is a rare tubular disorder characterized by hypokalemic, hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis, hyperreninemic hyperaldosteronism, hyporesponsiveness to pressor agents, and juxtaglomerular apparatus hyperplasia. We report here a case of Bartter's syndrome in a 5 month-old male infant who improved with potassium supplements. In addition to a case report, brief review of related literatures was done.