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Pseudohypoaldosteronisms, report on a 10-patient series.
Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association - 1 May 2008
Belot Alexandre, Ranchin Bruno, Fichtner Christine, Pujo Lucie, Rossier Bernard C, Liutkus Aurélia, Morlat Claud, Nicolino Marc, Zennaro Maria C, Cochat Pierre
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BACKGROUND: Type 1 pseudohypoaldosteronism (PHA1) is a salt-wasting syndrome caused by mineralocorticoid resistance. Autosomal recessive and dominant hereditary forms are caused by Epithelial Na Channel and Mineralocorticoid Receptor mutation respectively, while secondary PHA1 is usually associated with urological problems. METHODS: Ten patients were studied in four French pediatric units in order to characterize...
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