Friday 29 June 2018


Liddle's syndrome is an autosomal dominant condition leading towards increased renal tubular (collecting tubule) resorption of Na and in most cases potassium loss. There are classically low renin and aldosterone levels and normal cortisol levels. The cause is increased activity of luminal membrane Na channels. Treatment is with triamterene or amiloride.


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