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Is nephrogenic ascites related to secondary hyperparathyroidism?
1Division of Nephrology Hypertension, St Georges Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon.
Abstract:
Nephrogenic ascites is a complex problem with a poorly understood pathophysiology. We report the case of a patient with nephrogenic ascites and concomitant secondary hyperparathyroidism who was resistant to the usual treatment but had a complete resolution after subtotal parathyroidectomy. We believe that secondary hyperparathyroidism might be implicated in the pathogenesis of nephrogenic ascites.