Case Report: A Rare Presentation of Quadriplegia as Gitelman Syndrome

Dr L S Patil, Dr Yudhishther Kuntal

Abstract: Gitelman syndrome is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by the mutation of SLC12A3 or CLCNKB which encodes renal Na – Cl co transporter channels it causes imbalance of potassium magnesium and calcium metabolism. Gitelman symptoms are similar to thiazide diuretic-abusers with salt wasting. Gitelman syndrome, the defect resides at the distal convoluted tubule and rare cause of quadriplegia

Keywords: gitelman, quadriplegia, potassium

How to Cite?: Dr L S Patil, Dr Yudhishther Kuntal, "Case Report: A Rare Presentation of Quadriplegia as Gitelman Syndrome", Volume 9 Issue 3, March 2020, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 184-185, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR20221151345, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR20221151345