Pseudohypoaldosteronism. Response to long-term treatment with indomethacin

Arch Dis Child. 1982 Sep;57(9):718-20. doi: 10.1136/adc.57.9.718.

Abstract

A 6-month-old boy presented with features of pseudohypoaldosteronism. Considerable quantities of supplemental sodium failed to compensate his natriuresis but indomethacin, a prostaglandin inhibitor, greatly reduced his sodium requirement. Treatment was maintained for 9 months when re-evaluation showed him to be dependent on indomethacin for satisfactory control.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Hyperaldosteronism / drug therapy*
  • Indomethacin / therapeutic use*
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Sodium / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Sodium
  • Indomethacin