Transient pseudohypoaldosteronism

Transient pseudohypoaldosteronism is a renal tubulopathy characterized by renal tubular resistance to aldosterone, characterized by hyponatremia, metabolic acidosis and hyperkalemia and manifesting as dehydration, secondary to urinary tract malformation and infections in infants.

Ureteropelvic junction obstruction

Blockage of urine flow from the renal pelvis to the proximal ureter.


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PMID (PMCID)
12488993
FEMALE Infant, Newborn
Pneumothorax and transient pseudohypoaldosteronism in an infant with hydronephrosis.
Watanabe T, Yamazaki A.
Pediatr Nephrol. 2003;18(1):62-4.
Here we describe a case of pneumothorax and transient pseudohypoaldosteronism in an infant with bilateral hydronephrosis due to ureteropelvic junction obstruction.