[Severe hypokalemic myopathy as presentation form of primary aldosteronism].
1992
M Paja, and
F J Estrada, and
C Blanco, and
T Lucas
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MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D007008
Hypokalemia
Abnormally low potassium concentration in the blood. It may result from potassium loss by renal secretion or by the gastrointestinal route, as by vomiting or diarrhea. It may be manifested clinically by neuromuscular disorders ranging from weakness to paralysis, by electrocardiographic abnormalities (depression of the T wave and elevation of the U wave), by renal disease, and by gastrointestinal disorders. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Hypopotassemia,Hypokalemias,Hypopotassemias
D008875
Middle Aged
An adult aged 45 - 64 years.
Middle Age
D009135
Muscular Diseases
Acquired, familial, and congenital disorders of SKELETAL MUSCLE and SMOOTH MUSCLE.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D006929
Hyperaldosteronism
A condition caused by the overproduction of ALDOSTERONE. It is characterized by sodium retention and potassium excretion with resultant HYPERTENSION and HYPOKALEMIA.