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Details for phenotype: Hypoaldosteronism

EndoNet ID: ENP00480

Name

Hypoaldosteronism

General information

This phenotype is pathologic
  • Hypoaldosteronism may lead to hypotension and hyperkalemia. [1]

Links to other resources

GO
MeSH term D006994
Disease database 20960

Phenotype triggers

  • mineralcorticoid receptor
    in kidney
    • Hypoaldosteronism (mineralocorticoid defiency) may be due to inadequate stimulation of aldosterone secretion (hyporeninemic hypoaldosteronism), defects in adrenal synthesis of aldosterone, or resistance to the ion transport effects of aldosterone, such as are seen in pseudohypoaldosteronism type I. [1]
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