Abstract
We report a rare case of acute hyperkalemia in a patient with chronic kidney disease and intrauterine fetal demise. We propose that the hyperkalemia was due to a potassium load introduced into the maternal circulation as a result of intrauterine fetal demise and uterine rupture.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Cesarean Section, Repeat / adverse effects*
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Chronic Disease
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Female
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Fetal Death / etiology*
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Fetal Death / surgery
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Humans
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Hyperkalemia / etiology*
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Hyperkalemia / surgery
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Kidney Diseases / complications*
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Kidney Diseases / therapy
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy Complications / etiology
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Pregnancy Complications / surgery
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Uterine Rupture / etiology*