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Pseudo-hypoaldosteronism (PHA) is due to mineralocorticoid resistance and manifests as hyponatremia and hyperkalemia with increased plasma aldosterone levels. It may be familial or secondary to abnormal renal sodium handling. We report the case of a 54-year-old woman with multifocal cancer of the
A 76-year-old man was admitted because of general fatigue and lumbago. Two years before admission, hyponatremia and hyperkalemia were pointed out, subsequently hydrocortisone (20 mg/day) was given under the diagnosis of panhypopituitarism. The marked improvement was found in the electrolytes
Hypokalemia associated with aldosterone-producing adenomas (APA) are almost corrected following successful unilateral adrenalectomy. Prolonged hyperkalemia after unilateral adrenalectomy is rarely reported and may be overlooked. We describe a 62-year-old man who presented with fatigue and dizziness
It is traditionally considered that angiotensin--converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI) and spironolactone could not be used simultaneously because of the assumed risk of hyperkalemia. However, despite ACEI therapy edema and congestive status remain in some of the patients with severe congestive heart