Article
Hypokalemic Hypochloremic Metabolic Alkalosis in Cystic Fibrosis: A Retrospective Observational Study with Clinical Characterization, CFTR Genetic Profiling, and a Comparative Genetic Analysis with Patients from a Brazilian Reference Center.
International journal of molecular sciences - 27 Aug 2026
Peixoto Andressa Oliveira, Selicani Larissa Ferreira, Safi Camila Bento, Borgli Daniela Souza Paiva, Toro Adyléia Aparecida Dalbo Contrera, Sansone Nathália Mariana Santos, Fraga Andrea de Melo Alexandre, Marson Fernando Augusto Lima, Ribeiro José Dirceu
Abstract excerpt
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder caused by pathogenic variants in the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR) gene and may be complicated by hypokalemic hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis (HHMA), resulting from excessive electrolyte loss through sweat. This retrospective study aimed to clinically characterize individuals with cystic fibrosis who developed HHMA, characterize their CFTR...
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- Humans
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator
