Pseudohypoaldosteronism in a preterm infant: intrauterine presentation as hydramnios

J Pediatr. 1992 Jan;120(1):129-32. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3476(05)80617-1.

Abstract

After a pregnancy complicated by severe hydramnios, a preterm infant had clinical and biochemical evidence of pseudohypoaldosteronism. Fetal polyuria probably caused the hydramnios.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Fetal Diseases / etiology
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature*
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases / etiology
  • Polyhydramnios / diagnosis*
  • Polyhydramnios / etiology
  • Polyuria / complications
  • Pregnancy
  • Pseudohypoaldosteronism / diagnosis*
  • Pseudohypoaldosteronism / etiology