Early diagnosis of pseudo-Bartter syndrome in a hot climate region. Importance of suspecting the possibility of this diagnosis

We report on a very young infant with cystic fi brosis diagnosed with pseudo-Bartter syndrome by neonatal screening at a reference center in a very hot climate region. She presented scarce clinical manifestations but showed all the corroborative laboratory changes. Although the clinical manifestations were not obvious, suspecting the possibility of this diagnosis in a hot climate region was essential for early diagnosis and subsequent intervention. We consider this an important aspect, since there is a current increase in the survival of patients with cystic fi brosis and in the ways to improve their health, so that they can enjoy better prognosis and quality of life.

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