Congenital chloride diarrhea is a rare, autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the SLC26A3 gene. The primary defect is in the Cl-/HCO3 exchange mechanism of the distal ileum and colon, causing impaired active chloride absorption and bicarbonate secretion. It is characterized by chronic, watery diarrhea with a high fecal chloride concentration, hyponatremia, and hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis. A 12-month-old boy with congenital chloride diarrhea diagnosed by high fecal chloride concentration is presented
Field : Sağlık Bilimleri
Journal Type : Uluslararası
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