Phenotypic differences of mutation-negative cases in Gitelman syndrome clinically diagnosed in adulthood.

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Gitelman syndrome (GS), an autosomal recessive kidney disorder, is characterized by hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypocalciuria, and metabolic alkalosis. Generally, diagnosis is made in school-aged children but multiple cases have been diagnosed in adulthood. This study examines the phenotypic differences between genetically confirmed cases and mutation-negative cases in adults. A comprehensive screening of 168...

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