Pseudohypoaldosteronism (PHA) is a condition that mimics hypoaldosteronism. However, the condition is due to a failure of response to aldosterone, and levels of aldosterone are actually elevated, due to a lack of feedback inhibition. This syndrome was first described by Cheek and Perry in 1958. Later pediatric endocrinologist Aaron Hanukoglu repor...
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A hereditary disorder characterised by salt wasting and growth retardation, presenting in infancy as high levels of urinary sodium despite hyponatraemia, hyperkalaemia, hyperreninaemia, and elevated aldosterone levels. The mode of inheritance is probably autosomal dominant, affecting electrolyte secretion in the kidney tubule. ... (12 Dec 1998) ......
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(soo″do-hi″po-al-dos´tәr-ōn-iz″әm) elevated levels of aldosterone and increased plasma renin activity together with signs and symptoms of mineralocorticoid deficiency, caused by resistance of target tissues to mineralocorticoids. pseudohypoaldosteronism type 1 ...
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