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Gitelman Syndrome

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Definition: An inherited renal disorder characterized by defective NaCl reabsorption in the convoluted DISTAL KIDNEY TUBULE leading to HYPOKALEMIA. In contrast with BARTTER SYNDROME, Gitelman syndrome includes hypomagnesemia and normocalcemic hypocalciuria, and is caused by mutations in the thiazide-sensitive SODIUM-POTASSIUM-CHLORIDE SYMPORTERS.     
See Also Sodium Chloride Symporters 		Other names Syndrome, Gitelman; Primary Renotubular, Hypomagnesemia Hypokalemia wi; Primary Renotubular, Hypokalemia Hypomagnesemia wi; Primary Renotubular, Hypomagnesemia-Hypokalemia wi; Primary Renotubular, Hypokalemia-Hypomagnesemia wi; Hypomagnesemia-Hypokalemia, Primary Renotubular, w; Hypokalemia-Hypomagnesemia, Primary Renotubular, w
 
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Potassium and magnesium depletion  0   *Gitelman Syndrome.

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