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Shanshen Yu¹, Jia Sun¹, Lijun Mou²

¹Linping Campus, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.

|August 26, 2024

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Gitelman syndrome (GS) typically lacks hypercalcemia, but this case highlights a patient with both GS and primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). Managing hypomagnesemia in GS can be complicated by PHPT.

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Area of Science:

Nephrology
Endocrinology
Genetics

Background:

Gitelman syndrome (GS) is a rare inherited salt-losing tubulopathy.
GS is typically characterized by the absence of hypercalcemia.
This study focuses on a unique case of GS presenting with hypercalcemia.

Observation:

A middle-aged female patient with a 12-year history of hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia was diagnosed with GS.
The patient also exhibited hypercalcemia and elevated parathyroid hormone levels.
Parathyroid ultrasound indicated hyperplasia consistent with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT).

Findings:

Genetic sequencing confirmed a homozygous mutation in SLC12A3, confirming the GS diagnosis.
The patient was diagnosed with both Gitelman syndrome and primary hyperparathyroidism.
Treatment with potassium and magnesium supplements improved serum levels and relieved symptoms.

Implications:

Hypercalcemia in Gitelman syndrome patients warrants consideration of primary hyperparathyroidism.
Primary hyperparathyroidism can complicate the management of hypomagnesemia in GS by increasing urinary magnesium excretion.
This case underscores the importance of comprehensive diagnosis and management in complex electrolyte disorders.