In the presence of hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia; remember Gitelman syndrome


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Güvercin B., Kaynar R. K., Güler Ö., Kalyoncu M.

HIPPOKRATIA, vol.23, no.4, pp.175-178, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 23 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Journal Name: HIPPOKRATIA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.175-178
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia caused due to renal losses with chloride-resistant metabolic alkalosis in normotensive patients should remind clinicians of the rare inherited tubulopathy, Gitelman syndrome. Its diagnosis is further strengthened by the presence of consanguinity and the absence of kaliuretic medications. A definitive diagnosis should be based on genetic testing.