Pseudo-hypoaldosteronism secondary to infantile urinary tract infections: role of ultrasound

• Main Authors: Noemi Graziano (Author), Carlo Agostoni (Author), Francesca Chiaraviglio (Author), Céline Betti (Author), Arianna Piffer (Author), Mario G. Bianchetti (Author), Gregorio P. Milani (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The biochemical hallmarks of transient pseudo-hypoaldosteronism associated with a pyelonephritis include hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, and acidosis. We tested if the kidney-urinary tract ultrasound helps in predicting the diagnosis of overt pseudo-hypoaldosteronism in infants with...