Transient pseudohypoaldosteronism type 1 in a preterm neonate: A case report and literature review

Authors

  • M Muzakkir Seethamah (1) Pediatric Dept, Hedi CHAKER University Hospital, Sfax ; (2) University of Sfax Author
  • R Belhaj (1) Pediatric Dept, Hedi CHAKER University Hospital, Sfax ; (2) University of Sfax Author
  • I Chabchoub (1) Pediatric Dept, Hedi CHAKER University Hospital, Sfax ; (2) University of Sfax Author
  • S Ben Ameur (1) Pediatric Dept, Hedi CHAKER University Hospital, Sfax ; (2) University of Sfax Author
  • Th Kammoun (1) Pediatric Dept, Hedi CHAKER University Hospital, Sfax ; (2) University of Sfax Author

Keywords:

Pseudohypoaldosteronism type 1, neonate, salt wasting, urinary tract infection

Abstract

Pseudohypoaldosteronism type 1 (PHA1) is a rare pediatric disease characterized by resistance to mineralocorticoid hormones. We report a case of a 4-day-old preterm male neonate with transient PHA1 in the course of a urinary tract infection.

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Published

2021-12-31

Issue

No. 24 (2021): October - December 2021

Section

Case Report

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