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Acquired Gitelman Syndrome Associated with Systemic Sclerosis.

Muhammad Masab¹, Abhinav Goyal², Surbhi Abrol³

¹Internal Medicine, West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA.

|April 2, 2019

Summary

Gitelman syndrome is an inherited kidney disorder causing low magnesium and potassium levels. It mimics side effects of thiazide diuretics and is linked to the NCCT gene.

Keywords:

acquired gitelman syndrome hypocalciuria hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis scleroderma systemic sclerosis

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Area of Science:

Nephrology
Medical Genetics

Background:

Gitelman syndrome is an inherited renal disorder.
It is characterized by hypomagnesemia, hypokalemia, hypocalciuria, and metabolic alkalosis.

Observation:

The disorder is linked to genes encoding the thiazide-sensitive NaCl cotransporter (NCCT).
NCCT is located on the distal convoluted tubule of the kidney.
Symptoms often appear in late childhood or early adulthood.

Findings:

Clinical presentation resembles chronic thiazide diuretic use.
Acquired Gitelman syndrome is rare and primarily associated with Sjogren's syndrome.

Implications:

Understanding the genetic basis of Gitelman syndrome is crucial for diagnosis.
Distinguishing inherited from acquired forms is important for patient management.
Further research into NCCT function may reveal new therapeutic targets.