Abstract
OBJECTIVE
Bartter syndrome is a consequence of the mutations in thick ascending loop of the Henle which cause deterioration in the effects of carrier proteins. Clinical spectrum complex includes severe hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis and low-normal blood pressure which mainly caused by tubular Na and Cl loss. This very rare condition usually accepted to occur in perinatal or childhood age. It should be kept in mind that they may present in atypical ages and other than clinical expectation, patients may not be normo/hypotensive.
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Keywords:
Bartter syndrome, hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis