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Pseudohyperaldosteronism (Liddle's syndrome): a case report.
The Journal of Urology
|March 1, 1986
Summary
This study presents a case of hypertension with low aldosterone and renin, mimicking hyperaldosteronism. Triamterene effectively lowered blood pressure, suggesting a novel therapeutic approach for this condition.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Nephrology
- Hypertension Research
Background:
- The patient presented with hypertension, hypokalemic alkalosis, and suppressed plasma renin activity.
- Clinical and biochemical findings mimicked hyperaldosteronism, but aldosterone levels were paradoxically low.