title: Is nephrogenic ascites related to secondary hyperparathyroidism?
abstract: Nephrogenic ascites is a complex problem with a poorly understood pathophysiology. We report the case of a patient with nephrogenic ascites and concomitant secondary hyperparathyroidism who was resistant to the usual treatment but had a complete resolution after subtotal parathyroidectomy. We believe that secondary hyperparathyroidism might be implicated in the pathogenesis of nephrogenic ascites.
authors.affiliation: Division of Nephrology Hypertension, St Georges Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon.
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Nasr
authors.forename: N I
authors.initials: NI
authors.lastname: Joubran
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001201:Ascites / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D006962:Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D016105:Parathyroidectomy; D006435:Renal Dialysis