title: [Clinical disorders of potassium metabolism].
abstract: Renal potassium excretion as the factor mainly responsible for potassium balance is reviewed. Clinical syndromes related to potassium wasting, abnormal distribution between intra- and extracellular space and potassium retention are outlined with reference to the pathophysiologic mechanisms. Some therapeutic considerations are presented.
mesh_terms: D000222:Adaptation, Physiological / Q000187:drug effects; D000309:Adrenal Insufficiency / Q000150:complications; D000818:Animals; D004232:Diuretics / Q000494:pharmacology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006929:Hyperaldosteronism / Q000150:complications; D006947:Hyperkalemia / Q000209:etiology; D007008:Hypokalemia / Q000209:etiology; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D009994:Osmolar Concentration; D011188:Potassium / Q000378:metabolism*; D011191:Potassium Deficiency / Q000209:etiology; D051381:Rats
chemical_list: D004232:Diuretics; D011188:Potassium
vernacular_title: Klinische Störungen des Kaliumstoffwechsels.