An unusual case of Pseudohypoaldosteronism coexisting with cystic fibrosis.

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Pseudohypoaldosteronism type 1 is a rare congenital autosomal recessive disorder, characterised by failure of receptor response to aldosterone. It is caused by mutation in SCNN1A gene with clinical features like failure to thrive in infancy, hyponatraemia, hyperkalaemia and metabolic acidosis. We present a male infant with seizures, hyperkalaemia and with failure to thrive, diagnosed at day 6 of life. The baby...

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