pseudohyperaldosteronism
pseudohyperaldosteronism
Liddle syndrome An AD aldosteronism-like condition characterized by severe HTN and spontaneous hypokalemia(K+ wasting) leading to hypokalemic alkalosis with ↓ aldosterone secretion Treatment KCl, amiloride and triamterene to prevent K+ wasting, sodium restriction; renal transplantation. Cf Hyperaldosteronism.