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Familial hyperreninemic hypoaldosteronism type 2

Introduction

Synonyms and keywords: Aldosterone synthase deficiency unlinked to CYP11B2; aldosterone synthase deficiency unlinked to the aldosterone synthase gene; FHHA2.

Overview

Overview

Familial hyperreninemic hypoaldosteronism type 2 is a very rare genetic disorder which results in a deficiency of aldosterone. The condition can be severe enough to cause infant death unless the patient is diagnosed and treated.[1]

Refernces

Refernces

  1. ↑ Kayes-Wandover KM, Tannin GM, Shulman D, Peled D, Jones KL, Karaviti L, White PC (2001). “Congenital hyperreninemic hypoaldosteronism unlinked to the aldosterone synthase (CYP11B2) gene”. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 86 (11): 5379–82. PMID 11701710. Retrieved 2012-08-11. Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)

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