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A case of Liddle’s syndrome : unusual presentation with hypertensive encephalopathy
Joint Authors
Panda, Sandip
Kota, Sunil Kumar
Kota, Siva Krishna
Modi, Kirtikumar D.
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 25, Issue 4 (31 Aug. 2014), pp.869-871, 3 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2014-08-31
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Liddle’s syndrome is a rare cause of secondary hypertension.
Identification of this disorder is important because treatment differs from other forms of hypertension.
We report an interesting case of a 35-year-old lady, a known diabetic and hypertensive patient, who presented with features of hypertensive encephalopathy.
The family history was unremarkable.
Past treatment with various combinations of antihypertensive medications including spironolactone, all at high doses, failed to control her blood pressure.
Upon evaluation, the patient had hypokalemic alkalosis, low 24-h urine potassium and suppressed plasma renin activity.
Although these findings were similar to hyperaldosteronism, plasma aldosterone was lower than the normal range.
Blood pressure decreased markedly after administration of amiloride.
Along with hyporeninemic hypoaldosteronism, the non-responsiveness to spironolactone and good response to amiloride established the diagnosis of Liddle’s syndrome.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kota, Sunil Kumar& Kota, Siva Krishna& Panda, Sandip& Modi, Kirtikumar D.. 2014. A case of Liddle’s syndrome : unusual presentation with hypertensive encephalopathy. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 25, no. 4, pp.869-871.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-383691
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kota, Sunil Kumar…[et al.]. A case of Liddle’s syndrome : unusual presentation with hypertensive encephalopathy. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 25, no. 4 (2014), pp.869-871.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-383691
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kota, Sunil Kumar& Kota, Siva Krishna& Panda, Sandip& Modi, Kirtikumar D.. A case of Liddle’s syndrome : unusual presentation with hypertensive encephalopathy. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2014. Vol. 25, no. 4, pp.869-871.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-383691
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 871
Record ID
BIM-383691