All::Endocrinology::Diseases::Liddle's syndrome
Intro
What is the inheritance pattern of Liddle's syndrome?
autosomal dominant
What are the main clinical features of Liddle's syndrome?
hypertension and hypokalaemic alkalosis
What is the management of Liddle's syndrome?
either amiloride or triamterene
What is the pathophysiology of Liddle's syndrome?
disordered sodium channels in the distal tubules leading to increased reabsorption of sodium