Which of the following condition is associated with high BP, metabolic alkalosis and hypokalemia?
Correct Answer: Liddle’s syndrome
Description: Ref. Guyton. 13th edition. Page. 1105
Liddle Syndrome
Liddle’s syndrome is a genetic disorder resulting in a gain of function of
ENaC channels in the Collecting Duct
This results in enhanced sodium reabsorption and potassium secretion.
Patients are hypertensive, hypokalemic, and alkalotic.
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