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ReviewBMC nephrology2025

The role of SLC12A3 gene variant c.1964G > A in co-existing Gitelman syndrome and unilateral limb paralysis: a case report and literature review.

Fuhui Ma, Reziwanguli Wusiman, Rui Ma, Xinling Wang, Kaidi Zhang, Yanying Guo

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Review in BMC nephrology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Fuhui MaDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Xinjiang Clinical Research Center for Diabetes, 91 Tianchi Road, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830001, China.
Reziwanguli WusimanDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Xinjiang Clinical Research Center for Diabetes, 91 Tianchi Road, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830001, China.
Rui MaXinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830000, China.
Xinling WangDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Xinjiang Clinical Research Center for Diabetes, 91 Tianchi Road, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830001, China.
Kaidi ZhangDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Xinjiang Clinical Research Center for Diabetes, 91 Tianchi Road, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830001, China.
Yanying GuoDepartment of Endocrinology and Metabolism, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Xinjiang Clinical Research Center for Diabetes, 91 Tianchi Road, Urumqi, Xinjiang, 830001, China. guozeyang@126.com.

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the Natural Science Foundation of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China 2021D01C202
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Abstract

We report a Gitelman syndrome (GS) pedigree from a Chinese family. The proband, a middle-aged man, presented with hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, and unilateral limb paralysis. After a comprehensive evaluation, peripheral neuropathy and the cranial or spinal cord disorders were ruled out. Genetic testing identified a homozygous c.1964G > A variant in the SLC12A3 gene. Despite potassium and magnesium supplementation, the patient's clinical symptoms persisted. Additionally, 13 heterozygous family members, including his parents, showed no typical GS manifestations. However, the proband's two brothers, who also carried the same homozygous mutation and exhibited hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia, did not develop unilateral limb paralysis. This case suggests that the c.1964G > A variant may be associated with a severe GS phenotype, including unilateral limb paralysis. Clinicians should be aware of the diagnostic challenges and therapeutic limitations in managing GS, particularly in patients with severe manifestations. Genetic testing is essential for accurate diagnosis, and ongoing monitoring and symptomatic management are critical to improving the quality of life for affected individuals.

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Gitelman SyndromeParalysisSolute Carrier Family 12, Member 3FemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPedigreeSLC12A3 protein, humanSolute Carrier Family 12, Member 3c.1964G > AGitelman syndromeSLC12A3Unilateral limb paralysis

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PMCPMC11948631

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