A Case of Bartter's Syndrome Presenting in Adulthood.
Sonia Yaqub, Muhammad Sohaib Arif
Abstract
Sonia Yaqub, Muhammad Sohaib Arif
Abstract
Bartter's syndrome is a rare disorder usually presenting antenatal or in childhood and is characterized by hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis, hyperaldosteronism and normal blood pressure. We report a case of adult-onset Bartter's syndrome in a 38 year old male who presented with lower limb weakness.
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Bartter's syndrome is a rare disorder usually presenting antenatal or in childhood and is characterized by hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis, hyperaldosteronism and normal blood pressure. We report a case of adult-onset Bartter's syndrome in a 38 year old male who presented with lower limb weakness.
Key concepts: Hypokalemia, Medicine, Hyperaldosteronism, Metabolic alkalosis, Bartter syndrome, Bartter's syndrome, Pediatrics, Alkalosis