Maternal Bartter's syndrome and pregnancy.
A case of maternal Bartter's syndrome is reported and prenatal management discussed. Close monitoring of serum potassium levels is essential. Patients with this syndrome may have an increased risk of developing intrauterine growth retardation.
Almeida
O D
OD
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Mobile 36617.
Spinnato
J A
JA
D000328:Adult; D001477:Bartter Syndrome / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D005317:Fetal Growth Retardation / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006929:Hyperaldosteronism / Q000150:complications*; D011188:Potassium / Q000097:blood; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D012307:Risk Factors
D011188:Potassium