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  • Nephrology
  • Genetics
  • Obstetrics

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  • Gitelman syndrome is a rare inherited renal tubulopathy causing electrolyte disorders.
  • Pseudo Gitelman syndrome shares symptoms but lacks SLC12A3 gene mutations.

Observation:

  • A pregnant woman presented with hypokalemia and metabolic alkalosis, initially suspected as Gitelman syndrome.
  • Her condition improved significantly after delivery, and genetic testing ruled out SLC12A3 mutations.

Findings:

  • Genomic analysis confirmed no SLC12A3 mutations, leading to a diagnosis of pseudo Gitelman syndrome.
  • Pregnancy-induced physiological changes can unmask or exacerbate pseudo Gitelman syndrome.

Implications:

  • Pseudo Gitelman syndrome should be considered in pregnant women with unexplained electrolyte disturbances.
  • Specific diagnostic criteria, including metabolic alkalosis and hypomagnesemia, aid in differentiating it from Gitelman syndrome.