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01-09-2003 | Original Paper

Pseudo-Bartter syndrome in a neonate on prostaglandin infusion

Authors: Sofie Vanhaesebrouck, Karel Allegaert, Christine Vanhole, Hugo Devlieger, Marc Gewillig, Willem Proesmans

Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 9/2003

Abstract

We describe a case of iatrogenic pseudo-Bartter syndrome caused by administration of prostaglandin E₁(PGE₁ alprostadil). Although the use of i.v. PGE₁ is a well-established pharmacological therapy in neonates with a ductus-dependent congenital cardiopathy to ensure ductus-dependent flow, we could only find one other report on pseudo-Bartter syndrome related to PGE₁ infusion. Conclusion: primary Bartter syndrome is associated with endogenous increased levels of prostaglandins. Therefore, we postulate that the dose of prostaglandin E₁ administered, immaturity and the genetic background are all relevant factors involved in the phenotypic presentation of iatrogenic pseudo-Bartter syndrome in this preterm infant.

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Title: Pseudo-Bartter syndrome in a neonate on prostaglandin infusion
Authors: Sofie Vanhaesebrouck
Karel Allegaert
Christine Vanhole
Hugo Devlieger
Marc Gewillig
Willem Proesmans
Publication date: 01-09-2003
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 9/2003
Print ISSN: 0340-6199
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1076
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-003-1201-3

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