Is Nephrogenic Ascites Related to Secondary Hyperparathyroidism?

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 believ...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of kidney diseases 2001-02, Vol.37 (2), p.e16.1-e16.4
Hauptverfasser:	Nasr, Edgar M., Joubran, Najat I.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Ascites - etiology Humans Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary - blood Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary - complications Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary - surgery Kidney Failure, Chronic - blood Kidney Failure, Chronic - complications Kidney Failure, Chronic - therapy Male Parathyroidectomy Renal Dialysis
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Zusammenfassung:	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.
ISSN:	0272-6386 1523-6838
DOI:	10.1053/ajkd.2001.21360