Author:
Kim Alice,Biteman Benjamin,Malik Umer F,Siddique Shahzad,Martin Mersadies R,Ali Syed A,Maboud Nadeem,Raja Sabiya,Zachry Alison,Mahmoud Ahmed
Abstract
Abstract
Pseudohyperkalemia can appear in a variety of settings and should be recognized early. Treatment of pseudohyperkalemia can lead to an inappropriate decrease of actual serum potassium levels which may lead to life threatening conditions. In the case presented, an 81-year-old male presented with massive leucocytosis and an extremely elevated potassium level. This case report emphasizes the importance of recognizing pseudohyperkalemia in a patient with a severely increased potassium and WBC level; such patients may be clinically asymptomatic or may have a normal ECG.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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