Neonatal Bartter syndrome

Indian Pediatr. 2006 Aug;43(8):735-7.

Abstract

Bartter syndrome is an inherited renal tubular disorder with hypokalemia, hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis, normal blood pressure with hyper-reninemia and increased urinary loss of sodium, potassium and chloride. We report an infant with neonatal Bartter syndrome, who improved with potassium supplements.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bartter Syndrome / drug therapy*
  • Bartter Syndrome / genetics
  • Dietary Supplements*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Potassium / therapeutic use*
  • Prenatal Diagnosis
  • Prognosis

Substances

  • Potassium