Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Sep 6, 2023; 11(25): 5988-5993
Published online Sep 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i25.5988
Table 1 Causes and clinical courses of distal renal tubular acidosis diagnosed in pregnant women
Ref.
Cause
Clinical course
Muthukrishnan et al[10], 2010IdiopathicRecurrent rhabdomyolysis induced by hypokalemia in consecutive pregnancies; successful delivery and potassium replacement was needed on follow-up
Mallett et al[14], 2011Ibuprofen, codeine abuseRTA resolved after quitting ibuprofen and codeine; successful delivery and renal function did not fully return to baseline on follow-up
Srisuttayasathien[9], 2015IdiopathicRhabdomyolysis induced by hypokalemia; successful delivery and complete resolution of RTA on follow-up
Alkhasoneh et al[11], 2019Not identified (patient refusal of autoimmune disease workup)Severe metabolic acidosis and hypokalemia; successful delivery and only sodium bicarbonate was needed on follow-up