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Pseudohypoaldosteronism without nephropathy masking salt-wasting congenital adrenal hyperplasia genetically confirmed.
BMJ case reports - 30 Jan 2013
Balcells Carla, Gili Teresa, Pérez Jacobo, Corripio Raquel
Abstract excerpt
Salt-losing crisis with hypoglycaemia and shock are the main manifestations of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) during the first weeks of life, while hyponatremia and hyperpotassemia alone are seen on mineralocorticoid deficiency or resistance. During the neonatal period, high blood levels of adrenal steroids may lead to confusing laboratory tests not being able to identify the real level of each hormone. A...
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