Hyperemesis Gravidarum in Undiagnosed Gitelman’s Syndrome
Joint Authors
Culpepper, R. Michael
Bolton III, Wilburn D.
Acelajado, Maria Czarina
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-08-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Gitelman’s syndrome (GS) is an autosomal recessive inherited defect in the thiazide-sensitive sodium-chloride cotransporter (NCCT) in the renal distal convoluted tubule.
Physiologic changes of pregnancy promote renal potassium wasting, but serum potassium levels are kept in the physiologic range by increased levels of progesterone, which resist kaliuresis.
In the presence of GS, this compensatory mechanism is easily overwhelmed, resulting in profound hypokalemia.
We present a case of an 18-year-old primigravida with undiagnosed GS who presented with hyperemesis gravidarum in her 7th week of pregnancy.
This report adds to the limited experience with GS in pregnancy as reported in literature and provides additional information on medical management that leads to successful maternal and fetal outcomes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Acelajado, Maria Czarina& Culpepper, R. Michael& Bolton III, Wilburn D.. 2016. Hyperemesis Gravidarum in Undiagnosed Gitelman’s Syndrome. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101068
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Acelajado, Maria Czarina…[et al.]. Hyperemesis Gravidarum in Undiagnosed Gitelman’s Syndrome. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101068
American Medical Association (AMA)
Acelajado, Maria Czarina& Culpepper, R. Michael& Bolton III, Wilburn D.. Hyperemesis Gravidarum in Undiagnosed Gitelman’s Syndrome. Case Reports in Medicine. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1101068
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1101068