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Gitelman's syndrome with panhypopituitarism: Reno-endocrine interplay

Authors :
Upreti
Dhull P
Kumar Bv
Prakash Ms
Sharda C
Source :
Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Vol 16, Iss 2, Pp 297-299 (2012)
Publication Year :
2012
Publisher :
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd, 2012.

Abstract

Gitelman's syndrome is an inherited tubulopathy affecting thiazide-sensitive sodium chloride cotransporter, which manifests with hypokalemic alkalosis, hypomagnesemia, and hypocalciuria. Recently few cases have been described having an association of Gitelman's syndrome with pituitary abnormalities on imaging, though with normal hormonal status. We describe the first case of an adult patient having Gitelman's syndrome and hypopituitarism with abnormal pituitary imaging. She presented to us with hypotension, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia with alkalosis, hypothyroidism, hypocortisolism, and hypogonadism. She was treated with replacement of electrolytes and hormones, to which she showed an excellent response.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22309500 and 22308210
Volume :
16
Issue :
2
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....7ad1c814d5a4c27786472ea205c43c96