Recurrent Hypokalaemia Due to Gittleman Syndrome: A Case Report

Gittleman syndrome (GS) is autosomal recessive renal tubulopathy caused by mutation of genes encoding protein for sodium chloride cotransporter and magnesium channel in the distal convoluted tubule.1 We present case a-20-years old female patient admitted our Internal Medicine Department recurrent hypokalaemia. She presented with quadriparesis. There was no history taking inhaled salbutamol, insulin, steroid, diuretics vomiting or diarrhoea. Investigations revealed Hypomagnesaemia, normal urinary excretion potassium hypercalcaemia. Her Serum albumin within limit function normal. Diagnosis established given sulphate. Subsequently, improved clinically biochemically. Bangladesh Med J. 2021 Sept; 50(3): 49-51