ea0056p706 | Clinical case reports - Pituitary/Adrenal | ECE2018
Belaid Rim
, Bennour Maroua
, Hentati Olfa
, Kandara Hajer
, Kamoun Ines
, Salem Leila Ben
Background: Although the most common causes of hypokalemia are diuretic use and gastrointestinal losses, elevated cortisol levels can also cause hypokalemia through its effects on the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.Case report: A 56-year-old woman with a history of diabetes mellitus and hypertension, presented to our emergency department with fast progressing generalized weakness, abdominal discomfort and diarrhea. Digestive tract diseases were rul...