Pseudohypoaldosteronism

Overview

A heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by renal electrolyte transport dysfunctions. Congenital forms are rare autosomal disorders characterized by neonatal hypertension, HYPERKALEMIA, increased RENIN activity and ALDOSTERONE concentration. The Type I features HYPERKALEMIA with sodium wasting; Type II, HYPERKALEMIA without sodium wasting. Pseudohypoaldosteronism can be the result of a defective renal electrolyte transport protein or acquired after KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION.

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Topic type

Condition

Category

Urology / Fertility

MeSH classification

C12.050.351.968.419.815.770|C12.200.777.419.815.770|C12.950.419.815.770|C16.320.831.770

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