[Pseudo-hyperaldosteronism caused by licorice. Pathogenetic considerations and presentation of a clinical case].
A case of pseudo-hyperaldosteronism secondary to prolonged daily ingestion of liquorice is reported. Extreme severity of hypokalemia and of the ensuing neuro-muscular impairment characterized this case. The pathogenetic features leading to the glycyrrhizic acid dependent sodium retention are thoroughly discussed, on the basis of the latest literature. The authors stress the fact that public opinion is to a large extent unaware of risks due to prolonged ingestion of liquorice derivatives.
Lorenzin
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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Roma, Istituto di Patologia Medica.
Degen
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C
Milani
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Siciliano
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M
Rossi
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L
D006034:Glycyrrhetinic Acid / Q000506:poisoning*; D006801:Humans; D006929:Hyperaldosteronism / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D006034:Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Pseudo-iperaldosteronismo da liquerizia. Considerazioni patogenetiche e presentazione di un caso clinico.