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Two novel mutations in the CLCNKB gene leading to classic Bartter syndrome presenting as syncope and hypertension in a 13-year-old boy.
BMJ case reports - 5 Jul 2020
Le Binh T, Duong Cuong M, Nguyen Tien Q, Bui Chi-Bao
Abstract excerpt
Classic Bartter syndrome is a rare condition caused by mutations in the CLCNKB gene and characterised by metabolic alkalosis, hypokalaemia, hyper-reninaemia and hyperaldosteronism. Early signs and symptoms usually occur before a child's sixth birthday and include polyuria and developmental delay. We treated a 13-year-old Vietnamese boy with this syndrome presenting with atypical presentations including syncope...
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