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Summary

Excerpted from the GeneReview: Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type II
Pseudohypoaldosteronism type II (PHAII) is characterized by hyperkalemia despite normal glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and frequently by hypertension. Other associated findings in both children and adults include hyperchloremia, metabolic acidosis, and suppressed plasma renin levels. Aldosterone levels are variable, but are relatively low given the degree of hyperkalemia (elevated serum potassium is a potent stimulus for aldosterone secretion). Hypercalciuria is well described.

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  • Also known as: PHA2B, PRKWNK4, WNK4
    Summary: WNK lysine deficient protein kinase 4

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