Liddle's syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
Liddle’s syndrome inheritance ?
A
AD
2
Q
what part of the kidney does it affect ?
A
Epithelial sodium channels n the distal convulated tubules
3
Q
clinical presentation you must remember n liddle syndrome ?
A
LIDDLE CAUSES HYPERTENSION - GITTLEMAN SYNDROME DOES NOT
4
Q
Blood investigations for LIDDLE syndrome
A
HYPOKALEMIC ALKALOSIS
5
Q
treatment is ?
A
amiloride or triamterene
