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Qasba RK, Bucharles ACF, Piccoli MVF, Sharma P, Banga A, Kamaraj B, Nawaz FA, Kumar HJ, Happy MA, Qasba RK, Kogilathota Jagirdhar GS, Essar MY, Garg P, Reddy ST, Rama K, Surani S, Kashyap R. Bartter Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Case Reports and Case Series. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:1638. [PMID: 37763757 PMCID: PMC10537044 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59091638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
Abstract
Background and Objectives: Bartter syndrome (BS) is a rare group of autosomal-recessive disorders that usually presents with hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis, occasionally with hyponatremia and hypochloremia. The clinical presentation of BS is heterogeneous, with a wide variety of genetic variants. The aim of this systematic review was to examine the available literature and provide an overview of the case reports and case series on BS. Materials and Methods: Case reports/series published from April 2012 to April 2022 were searched through Pubmed, JSTOR, Cochrane, ScienceDirect, and DOAJ. Subsequently, the information was extracted in order to characterize the clinical presentation, laboratory results, treatment options, and follow-up of the patients with BS. Results: Overall, 118 patients, 48 case reports, and 9 case series (n = 70) were identified. Out of these, the majority of patients were male (n = 68). A total of 21 patients were born from consanguineous marriages. Most cases were reported from Asia (73.72%) and Europe (15.25%). In total, 100 BS patients displayed the genetic variants, with most of these being reported as Type III (n = 59), followed by Type II (n = 19), Type I (n = 14), Type IV (n = 7), and only 1 as Type V. The most common symptoms included polyuria, polydipsia, vomiting, and dehydration. Some of the commonly used treatments were indomethacin, potassium chloride supplements, and spironolactone. The length of the follow-up time varied from 1 month to 14 years. Conclusions: Our systematic review was able to summarize the clinical characteristics, presentation, and treatment plans of BS patients. The findings from this review can be effectively applied in the diagnosis and patient management of individuals with BS, rendering it a valuable resource for nephrologists in their routine clinical practice.
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Affiliation(s)
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidade Positivo, R. Professor Pedro Viriato Parigot de Souza, Curitiba 5300, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidade Positivo, R. Professor Pedro Viriato Parigot de Souza, Curitiba 5300, Brazil
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- Sawai Man Singh Medical College, Jaipur 302004, Rajasthan, India
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- Emirates Health Services, Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital, Dubai 345055, United Arab Emirates
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- Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar 190001, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- JJM Medical College, Davanagere 577004, Karnataka, India
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- Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad 500025, Telangana, India
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- Department of Medicine & Pharmacology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 79016, USA
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- Critical Care Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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Parikh R, Buch V, Makwana M, Buch HN. The price of a 15-year delay in diagnosis of Sheehan's syndrome. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) 2016; 29:212-3. [PMID: 27034575 DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2016.11929422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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We describe a case of a 48-year-old woman who presented with a 15-year history of recurrent episodes of hypoglycemia and hyponatremia leading to altered behavior and generalized seizures. She underwent full clinical assessment, endocrine tests, and a pituitary magnetic resonance scan that showed pananterior hypopituitarism secondary to postpartum pituitary necrosis (Sheehan's syndrome). She was commenced on appropriate hormone replacement therapy, which led to significant improvement in lethargy, anorexia, muscle weakness, and episodes of hypoglycemia. In addition to the alleviation of her physical symptoms, she experienced a significant improvement in her psychological well-being and reduction in hospital visits. This case illustrates the impact of delay in diagnosis of an easily treatable medical condition and its socioeconomic implications, especially for the population of a developing country like India.
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- Rohan Parikh
- Department of Medicine, Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, India (Parikh, Makwana, H. Buch), and SAL Hospital, Ahmedabad, India (V. Buch)
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- Department of Medicine, Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, India (Parikh, Makwana, H. Buch), and SAL Hospital, Ahmedabad, India (V. Buch)
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- Department of Medicine, Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, India (Parikh, Makwana, H. Buch), and SAL Hospital, Ahmedabad, India (V. Buch)
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- Department of Medicine, Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, India (Parikh, Makwana, H. Buch), and SAL Hospital, Ahmedabad, India (V. Buch)
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