Dermal and Ophthalmic Findings in Pseudohypoaldosteronism
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Dermal and Ophthalmic Findings in Pseudohypoaldosteronism

J Clin Res Pediatr Endocrinol 2015;7(2):155-158 DOI: 10.4274/jcrpe.1740
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Abstract

Pseudohypoaldosteronism (PHA) is defined as a state of resistance to aldosterone, a hormone crucial for electrolyte equilibrium. The genetically transmitted type of PHA is primary hypoaldosteronism. Secondary hypoaldosteronism develops as a result of hydronephrosis or hydroureter. PHA patients suffer from severe hyponatremia and a severe clinical condition due to severe loss of salt can be encountered in the neonatal period. Dermal findings in the form of miliaria rubra can also develop in these patients. With the loss of salt, abnormal accumulation of sebum in the eye due to a defect in the sodium channels can also occur. In this paper, a case of PHA in a newborn showing typical dermatological and ophthalmological findings is presented.

Keywords: Pseudohypoaldosteronism, newborn, Skin, dermal, ophthalmic, Eye

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