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A 10-day-old baby presents with failure to thrive and is found to have hyponatraemia and hyperkalaemia. In this case study the differential diagnosis is considered with a systematic approach to investigation, treatment, long-term management and complications. Current controversies are also discussed.
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Alvi, S. (2015). Salt-Wasting Crisis in a Newborn. In: Ajjan, R., Orme, S. (eds) Endocrinology and Diabetes. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2789-5_14
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