The McKittrick-Wheelock syndrome: A rare case with a complex acid-base disorder


Submitted: 18 July 2018
Accepted: 27 August 2018
Published: 3 September 2018
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McKittrick-Wheelock syndrome is a rare condition characterized by secretory diarrhea due to villous adenoma of the colon, acute renal failure, dehydration, electrolyte and acid-base disorders. Diagnosis requires high suspicion especially when the presentation is unusual. Although potentially fatal for its complications, if promptly diagnosed and treated it is completely reversible. We present a case of a 67-year-old man who presented with syncope and diarrhea. On admission arterial blood gas test showed a complex acid-base disorder that led clinicians to further investigations and to point out a correct diagnosis.

Formagnana, P., Piombo, M., Caccia Dominioni, C., Gori, G., Santoro, M., & Casagranda, I. (2018). The McKittrick-Wheelock syndrome: A rare case with a complex acid-base disorder. Emergency Care Journal, 14(2). https://doi.org/10.4081/ecj.2018.7703

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