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autosomal dominant pseudohypoaldosteronism type 1

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A pseudohypoaldosteronism characterized by Salt wasting resulting from renal unresponsiveness to mineralocorticoids that has_material_basis_in heterozygous mutation in the NR3C2 gene on chromosome 4q31.

Signs and symptoms

  • Hyperkalemia
  • Hyponatremia
  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Feeding difficulties
  • Failure to thrive
  • Increased circulating aldosterone concentration
  • Increased circulating renin concentration
  • Pseudohypoaldosteronism
  • Dehydration

Also known as: PHA1A; autosomal dominant PHA 1