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The document discusses a case of a 37-year-old woman with recurrent hypokalaemia, presenting symptoms of high-grade fever, renal calculi, and profound weakness. Diagnostic imaging revealed bilateral renal calcification and a diagnosis of Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis (dRTA) with nephrocalcinosis and recurrent urinary tract infections. The condition is characterized by non-anion gap hyperchloremic acidosis and hypokalemia, with potential complications including chronic kidney failure.

Author

Chandrashekhar Bala

Language

EN