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Liddle syndrome misdiagnosed as primary aldosteronism is caused by inaccurate aldosterone-rennin detection while a novel SCNN1G mutation is discovered.
Blood pressure - 1 Dec 2022
Yang Yaling, Wu Chenwei, Qu Duoduo, Xu Xinyue, Chen Lili, Sun Quanya, Zhao Xiaolong
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Through describing the confusing misdiagnosis process of Liddle syndrome, we try to reveal the importance of accurate aldosterone-renin detection and a genetic test for Liddle syndrome. METHODS: We found a family of hypertension and hypokalaemia with the proband of a 21-year-old female who had been misdiagnosed as primary aldosteronism (PA). She presented with high aldosterone and low renin levels....
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