BARTER DISEASE
\bˈɑːtə dɪzˈiːz], \bˈɑːtə dɪzˈiːz], \b_ˈɑː_t_ə d_ɪ_z_ˈiː_z]\
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Hypertrophy and hyperplasia of the juxtaglomerular cells, producing hypokalemic alkalosis and hyperaldosteronism, characterized by absence of hypertension in the presence of markedly increased plasma renin concentrations, and by insensitivity to the pressor effects of angiotensin. It usually affects children, is perhaps hereditary, and may be associated with other anomalies, such as mental retardation and short stature. It is also called juxtaglomerular cell aplasia. (Dorland, 27th ed)
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