Hypokalaemic alkalosis, acquired Gitelman's and Bartter's syndrome in chronic sialoadenitis

Abstract

Two patients with chronic sialoadenitis had features of Bartter's and Gitelman's syndrome, respectively. The main complaints were leg paraesthesiae and acute arthritis. A good response to oral K+ supplementation, allopurinol and low-dose prednisone was obtained. The features of Sjögren's-related renal diseases are reviewed.