Distal renal tubular acidosis and severe hypokalemia: a case report and review of the literature.

George Vasquez-RiosDavid John WestrichIsaac PhilipJohn C EdwardsStephanie Shieh

Published in: Journal of medical case reports (2019)

Cases of renal tubular acidosis should be carefully evaluated to prevent adverse complications, uncover a potentially treatable condition, and prevent the progression to chronic kidney disease. Repeated episodes of unexplained hypokalemia could be an important clue for diagnosis.

Keyphrases

chronic kidney disease
end stage renal disease
high glucose
early onset
minimally invasive
risk factors
emergency department
endothelial cells